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Desanna Family History

Desanna 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: Sanna, Demann, Danna, De Anda, Behanna, Leanna, Dean, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Desanna family from?

You can see how Desanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desanna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desanna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Desanna families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Desanna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Desanna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desanna 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 75 census records available for the last name Desanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desanna 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Desanna. 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 6 military records available for the last name Desanna. For the veterans among your Desanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desanna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Desanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desanna in 1968 was 54, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desanna 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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