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Desanto Family History

Desanto 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 Santo, Delano, Demato, Santo, Del Santo, De Santos, Di Santo

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Where is the Desanto family from?

You can see how Desanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desanto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desanto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Desanto family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Desanto's in USA. California had the highest population of Desanto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desanto 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 Desanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desanto. 27% of Desanto men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Desanto women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desanto were Janitor and Bench Work.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    17%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Janitress
    10%
  • Bench Work
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Desanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desanto 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Desanto. 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 928 military records available for the last name Desanto. For the veterans among your Desanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desanto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Desanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desanto in 1957 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desanto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desanto 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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