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Desert Family History

Desert Surname Meaning

French (Désert) and English (of Norman and French Huguenot origin): topographic name for someone who lived in a barren area, a wilderness or wasteland.

Old French desert or a habitational name from any of several minor places in France named Le Désert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Desert family from?

You can see how Desert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Desert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Desert families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Desert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desert families in 1891.
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What did your Desert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desert. 100% of Desert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desert 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Desert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Desert. For the veterans among your Desert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desert lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Desert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Desert in 1986 was 64, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desert 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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