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Desinger Family History

Desinger 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: Deringer, Kesinger, Disinger, Dysinger, Dasinger, Messinger, Beringer

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Where is the Desinger family from?

You can see how Desinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Desinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Desinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Desinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desinger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Desinger. 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 88 military records available for the last name Desinger. For the veterans among your Desinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Desinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Desinger in 1971 was 80, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desinger 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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