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Desek Family History

Desek 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: Pesek, Dusek, Petek, Deak, Deep, Bezek, Deger, Debes, Dewey, Dee

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Desek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Desek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Desek. For the veterans among your Desek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Desek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desek in 1967 was 73, and 86 in 1986.

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