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Descenzo Family History

Descenzo 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: Crescenzo, Di Cenzo, D'ascenzo, Vincenzo, Crescenzi, De Renzo

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Where is the Descenzo family from?

You can see how Descenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descenzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Descenzo family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Descenzo's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Descenzo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Descenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descenzo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Descenzo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Descenzo. For the veterans among your Descenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descenzo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Descenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Descenzo in 1971 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Descenzo 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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