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Dezavala Family History

Dezavala 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: De Avila, Zavala, De Valk, Zabala, Zavada, Davila, Devall, Domagala

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Where is the Dezavala family from?

You can see how Dezavala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezavala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dezavala family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dezavala's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dezavala families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dezavala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezavala 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dezavala. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dezavala. For the veterans among your Dezavala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezavala lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Dezavala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dezavala in 1980 was 72, and 97 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dezavala 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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