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Desm Family History

Desm 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: Dehm, Deem, Deam, Desy, Deso, Dean, Helm, Best, Ness, Dear

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Where is the Desm family from?

You can see how Desm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desm family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Desm families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Desm's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Desm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desm 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 59 census records available for the last name Desm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desm 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Desm. 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 31 military records available for the last name Desm. For the veterans among your Desm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desm lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Desm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desm in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desm 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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