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Desnoo Family History

Desnoo 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, Despot, Tesnow, De Roo, Denoon, Destro, Denno, Deshon, Deno

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Desnoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desnoo 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Desnoo. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Desnoo. For the veterans among your Desnoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desnoo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Desnoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Desnoo in 1965 was 63, and 59 in 2001.

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