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Desandis Family History

Desandis 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 Santis, Deslandes, Dennis, Danis, De Candia, Resendes, Desjardins

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Where is the Desandis family from?

You can see how Desandis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desandis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Desandis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Desandis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Desandis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desandis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desandis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desandis. 100% of Desandis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desandis women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Desandis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Desandis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desandis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Desandis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Desandis. For the veterans among your Desandis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desandis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Desandis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desandis in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desandis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desandis 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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