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Desson Family History

Desson Surname Meaning

see Deason.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Desson family from?

You can see how Desson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Desson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 24 Desson families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Desson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desson families in 1891.
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What did your Desson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desson. 100% of Desson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Desson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desson 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Desson. 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 224 military records available for the last name Desson. For the veterans among your Desson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Desson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Desson in 1955 was 47, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desson 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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