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Desilets Family History

Desilets Surname Meaning

French Canadian: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ for someone who lived by some group of small islands from the plural of îlet ‘islet’; or perhaps a habitational name for someone from Les Ilets.

The name refers to the location of several places in various parts of France.

These names are derived from a specific topographical feature, which denotes proximity to small islands.

It suggests a connection to geographical characteristics that influenced naming conventions.

Overall, the etymology highlights the blending of language and landscape in the formation of surnames.

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


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Where is the Desilets family from?

You can see how Desilets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desilets family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desilets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Desilets families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Desilets's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Desilets families in 1911.
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What did your Desilets ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desilets. 25% of Desilets men worked as a Cultivateur and 31% of Desilets women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desilets were Farmer and Marchande.

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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
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    31%
  • Servante
    24%
  • Religieuse
    16%
  • Marchande
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 819 immigration records available for the last name Desilets. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desilets. For the veterans among your Desilets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desilets lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Desilets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Desilets in 1950 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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