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Desat Family History

Desat 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: Desai, Dean, Donat, Best, Dear, Oest, Deak, Ducat, Dust, Demar

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Where is the Desat family from?

You can see how Desat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Desat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Desat families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desat 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 70 census records available for the last name Desat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Desat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Desat. For the veterans among your Desat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Desat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Desat in 1985 was 31, and 25 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desat 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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