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Deschere Family History

Deschere Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deschene, Dechert, Drescher, Lescher, Discher, Mescher, Doscher

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Where is the Deschere family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deschere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deschere. 100% of Deschere men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Deschere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschere 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Deschere. 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 14 military records available for the last name Deschere. For the veterans among your Deschere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschere lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Deschere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deschere in 1968 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschere ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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