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Dessender Family History

Dessender 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: Fessenden, Messenger, Messinger, Ellender, Messner, Resendes

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Where is the Dessender family from?

You can see how Dessender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessender family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dessender's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Dessender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dessender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessender 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dessender. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dessender. For the veterans among your Dessender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessender lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dessender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dessender in 1971 was 44, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessender 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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