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Desverney Family History

Desverney 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: Devenney, Deveney, Devaney, Everley, Duvernay, Deveny, Devere

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Where is the Desverney family from?

You can see how Desverney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desverney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desverney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Desverney families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Desverney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Desverney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Desverney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desverney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Desverney. 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 45 military records available for the last name Desverney. For the veterans among your Desverney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desverney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Desverney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desverney in 1960 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desverney 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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