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Desilven Family History

Desilven 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: Deville, Silver, Dillen, Silvey, Desilets, Desalle, De Haven

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Where is the Desilven family from?

You can see how Desilven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desilven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Desilven families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Desilven's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Desilven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Desilven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desilven 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 Desilven. 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 military records available for the last name Desilven. For the veterans among your Desilven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desilven lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Desilven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Desilven in 1974 was 76, and 86 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desilven 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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