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Desenan Family History

Desenan 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: Heenan, De Sena, Keenan, Deignan, Deehan, Meenan, Neenan, Deegan

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Where is the Desenan family from?

You can see how Desenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desenan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desenan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desenan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desenan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Desenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desenan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Desenan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Desenan. For the veterans among your Desenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desenan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Desenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desenan in 1973 was 88, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desenan 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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