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Desantelo Family History

Desantelo 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: Desautels, De Angelo, Santel, Desautel, Santell, Mantel, Sandel

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Where is the Desantelo family from?

You can see how Desantelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desantelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desantelo family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desantelo's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Desantelo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Desantelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desantelo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Desantelo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Desantelo. For the veterans among your Desantelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desantelo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Desantelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Desantelo in 1970 was 90, and 66 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desantelo 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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