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Desi Family History

Desi 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: Desio, Devi, Deni, Desai, Desir, Desy, Deso, Wei, Dean, Mei

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Where is the Desi family from?

You can see how Desi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desi family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Desi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desi. 100% of Desi women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Desi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Desi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desi 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Desi. 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 65 military records available for the last name Desi. For the veterans among your Desi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Desi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desi in 1969 was 51, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desi 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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