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Desano Family History

Desano 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: Delano, Dean, Dano, Degan, Sano, Devan, Deane, Deramo, Asano, Demato

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Where is the Desano family from?

You can see how Desano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Desano families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desano 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 Desano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desano. 30% of Desano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Desano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desano were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Desano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Desano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desano 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Desano. 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 73 military records available for the last name Desano. For the veterans among your Desano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desano lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Desano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Desano in 1967 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desano 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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