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Desanza Family History

Desanza 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: Di Sanza, Danza, De Anda, Leanza, Dean, Dana, Delaney, Devaney, Degan

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Where is the Desanza family from?

You can see how Desanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desanza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desanza families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Desanza's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Desanza families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Desanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desanza 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Desanza. 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 10 military records available for the last name Desanza. For the veterans among your Desanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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