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Desani Family History

Desani 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: Desai, Dean, Degan, Devan, Deane, Delano, Dewan, Deland, Deman, Sani

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Where is the Desani family from?

You can see how Desani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desani family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Desani's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desani 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 Desani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desani. 100% of Desani men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Desani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Desani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desani 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 Desani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desani. For the veterans among your Desani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desani lifespan?

Average Desani life expectancy in 2000 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desani 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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