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Dessio Family History

Dessio 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: Desio, Tessin, Jessie, Pessin, Vescio, Hession, Desai, Essig, Lessig

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Where is the Dessio family from?

You can see how Dessio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessio family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dessio family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessio's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dessio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessio 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 66 census records available for the last name Dessio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessio 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dessio. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dessio. For the veterans among your Dessio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessio lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Dessio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dessio in 1993 was 41, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessio 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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