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Desseyn Family History

Desseyn 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, Jessen, Kessen, Vessey, Bessey, Nessen, Hessen, Dossey

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Where is the Desseyn family from?

You can see how Desseyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desseyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desseyn family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Desseyn's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Desseyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desseyn 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 32 census records available for the last name Desseyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desseyn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Desseyn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Desseyn. For the veterans among your Desseyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desseyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Desseyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desseyn in 1967 was 76, and 100 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desseyn 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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