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Desomma Family History

Desomma 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: Somma, Teshima, Pesola, Soma, Gemma, Lemma, Emma, Sesma, Summa, Demma

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Where is the Desomma family from?

You can see how Desomma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desomma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Desomma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Desomma families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Desomma's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Desomma families in 1871.
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What did your Desomma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desomma. 47% of Desomma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desomma women worked as an Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Longshoreman
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Desomma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Desomma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desomma 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Desomma. 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 76 military records available for the last name Desomma. For the veterans among your Desomma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desomma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Desomma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desomma in 1962 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desomma 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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