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Desall Family History

Desall 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: Devall, Desalle, Gesell, Kelsall, Dell, Duvall, Westall, Dall, Sall

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Where is the Desall family from?

You can see how Desall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Desall family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Desall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Desall. For the veterans among your Desall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desall lifespan?

Average Desall life expectancy in 1991 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desall 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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