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Desalvi Family History

Desalvi 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: Salvi, Desalle, Desai, De Salvo, De Alba, Salvia, Salva, Salvo, Salmi

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Where is the Desalvi family from?

You can see how Desalvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desalvi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desalvi family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desalvi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desalvi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desalvi 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 19 census records available for the last name Desalvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desalvi 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Desalvi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Desalvi. For the veterans among your Desalvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desalvi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Desalvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desalvi in 1973 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desalvi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desalvi 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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