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Dessilla Family History

Dessilla 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: De Silva, Desselle, Deville, Sevilla, Messina, Castilla, Revilla

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Where is the Dessilla family from?

You can see how Dessilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessilla family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessilla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dessilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessilla 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 10 census records available for the last name Dessilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessilla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dessilla. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dessilla. For the veterans among your Dessilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessilla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Dessilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dessilla in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessilla 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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