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Desherley Family History

Desherley 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: Sherley, Everley, Atherley, Betterley, Oesterle, Shirley, Shelley

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Where is the Desherley family from?

You can see how Desherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desherley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Desherley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desherley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desherley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desherley 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 46 census records available for the last name Desherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desherley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desherley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desherley. For the veterans among your Desherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desherley

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