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Dessalet Family History

Dessalet 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: Dessauer, Dressler, Tessler, Dussault, Dessert, Fessler, Kessler

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Where is the Dessalet family from?

You can see how Dessalet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessalet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dessalet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dessalet families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessalet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dessalet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dessalet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessalet 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dessalet. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dessalet. For the veterans among your Dessalet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessalet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dessalet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dessalet in 1960 was 38, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessalet 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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