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Desart Surname Meaning

Walloon: topographic name with fused preposition de ‘from’ from sârt ‘newly cleared land assart’ (see Dessart). It may also be a habitational name denoting someone from any of several places in Wallonia (Belgium) named Sart from the same Walloon word.

Compare Dessart. In some cases, it is possibly also French: variant of Dessart 2, a cognate of 1 above.

This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Desart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Desart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Desart families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desart's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desart families in 1911.
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What did your Desart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desart. 100% of Desart men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desart census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Desart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Desart. For the veterans among your Desart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desart in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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