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Desander Family History

Desander 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: Sander, Levander, Melander, Helander, Deaner, Welander, Elander

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Where is the Desander family from?

You can see how Desander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Desander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Desander family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desander's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Desander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desander 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 Desander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desander. 100% of Desander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Desander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desander 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Desander. 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 46 military records available for the last name Desander. For the veterans among your Desander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Desander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Desander in 1971 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desander 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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