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Desherman Family History

Desherman 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: Sherman, Westerman, Vesperman, Fesperman, Ausherman, Hesterman

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Where is the Desherman family from?

You can see how Desherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desherman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Desherman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Desherman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desherman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desherman 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 19 census records available for the last name Desherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desherman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Desherman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Desherman. For the veterans among your Desherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desherman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Desherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Desherman in 1978 was 85, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desherman 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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