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Dessewffy Family History

Dessewffy 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: Dessert, Vessey, Bessey, Dewerff, Dossey, Hessey, Desser, Messerly

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Where is the Dessewffy family from?

You can see how Dessewffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessewffy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessewffy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessewffy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dessewffy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dessewffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessewffy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dessewffy. 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 82 military records available for the last name Dessewffy. For the veterans among your Dessewffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessewffy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Dessewffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dessewffy in 1981 was 78, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessewffy 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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