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Desjardins Family History

Desjardins Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ from the plural of jardin ‘garden’ (see Jardin) or a habitational name for someone from Les Jardins, the name of several places in various parts of France from the same word.

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


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Where is the Desjardins family from?

You can see how Desjardins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desjardins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desjardins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,708 Desjardins families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Desjardins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desjardins families in 1911.
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What did your Desjardins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desjardins. 19% of Desjardins men worked as a Journalier and 11% of Desjardins women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desjardins were Fils De Cultivateur and Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    11%
  • Commis
    9%
  • Revenue
    8%
  • Journalier
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Desjardins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Desjardins. For the veterans among your Desjardins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desjardins lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Desjardins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Desjardins in 1947 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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