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Dessaso Family History

Dessaso 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: Deshazo, De Maso, Messano, Tessaro, Bassano, Deshaw, Cassano, Cassaro

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Where is the Dessaso family from?

You can see how Dessaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessaso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dessaso families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dessaso's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dessaso families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dessaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessaso 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dessaso. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dessaso. For the veterans among your Dessaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessaso lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Dessaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dessaso in 1996 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessaso 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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