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Dessoye Family History

Dessoye 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: Messore, Jesse, Newsome, Ledsome, Desmond, Dessert, Devore, Deloy

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Where is the Dessoye family from?

You can see how Dessoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessoye family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dessoye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dessoye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessoye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dessoye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessoye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dessoye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dessoye. 72% of Dessoye men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Trainman
    29%

What Dessoye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Dessoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessoye 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dessoye. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dessoye. For the veterans among your Dessoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessoye lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dessoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dessoye in 1968 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessoye 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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