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Dessingue Family History

Dessingue 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: Messinger, Dissinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Messing, Zeringue

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Where is the Dessingue family from?

You can see how Dessingue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessingue family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dessingue families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessingue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dessingue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessingue 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 96 census records available for the last name Dessingue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessingue 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dessingue. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dessingue. For the veterans among your Dessingue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessingue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dessingue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dessingue in 1965 was 81, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessingue 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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