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Desues Family History

Desues 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: Jesus, Debes, Dees, Debus, Derbes, Deus, Denes, Delles, Esses, Desens

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Where is the Desues family from?

You can see how Desues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desues family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Desues families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desues's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desues families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desues 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 26 census records available for the last name Desues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desues 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desues. 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 14 military records available for the last name Desues. For the veterans among your Desues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desues lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Desues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desues in 1972 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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