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Desa Family History

Desa 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: De Sa, Cesa, Mesa, Desai, Depa, Pesa, Dena, Dea, Desha, Deja

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Where is the Desa family from?

You can see how Desa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Desa families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Desa's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Desa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desa 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 Desa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desa. 50% of Desa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desa 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Desa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 524 military records available for the last name Desa. For the veterans among your Desa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Desa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desa in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desa 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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