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Desalis Family History

Desalis 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: Dellis, Salis, Desalle, Desai, Demaris, Deselms, Delis, Nealis

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Where is the Desalis family from?

You can see how Desalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desalis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Desalis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Desalis families living in Berkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Desalis's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Desalis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Desalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desalis 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Desalis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Desalis. For the veterans among your Desalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desalis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Desalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desalis in 1953 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desalis 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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