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Despres Name Meaning

French (also Després): topographic name from the plural form of pré ‘meadow’ with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ (compare Dupre ); or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Les Prés.

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


Similar surnames: Deprey, Depree, Deprez, Duprey, Deupree, Terres, Dupree, Dupre

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Where is the Despres family from?

You can see how Despres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Despres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 171 Despres families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Despres's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Despres families in 1911.
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What did your Despres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Despres. 41% of Despres men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Despres women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Despres were Farmer and Servant. .

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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
    41%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Religieuse
    23%
  • Fils De Farmer
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Despres. 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 892 military records available for the last name Despres. For the veterans among your Despres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despres lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Despres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Despres in 1946 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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