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Desbrow Family History

Desbrow Surname Meaning

see Desborough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Desbrow family from?

You can see how Desbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desbrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desbrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 31 Desbrow families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desbrow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desbrow families in 1911.
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What did your Desbrow ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Desbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desbrow 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Desbrow. 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 267 military records available for the last name Desbrow. For the veterans among your Desbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desbrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Desbrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desbrow in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desbrow 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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