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Desouza Family History

Desouza Surname Meaning

respelling of Portuguese De Sousa.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Desouza family from?

You can see how Desouza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desouza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Desouza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Desouza families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desouza's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Desouza families in 1891.
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What did your Desouza ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desouza. 100% of Desouza women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Desouza. 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 749 military records available for the last name Desouza. For the veterans among your Desouza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desouza lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Desouza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desouza in 1951 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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