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Desbin Family History

Desbin 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: Destin, Deskin, Dustin, Devin, Dubin, Tessin, Diskin, Dein, Devlin

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Where is the Desbin family from?

You can see how Desbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desbin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desbin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Desbin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desbin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desbin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desbin 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 Desbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desbin. 100% of Desbin 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 Desbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Desbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desbin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Desbin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Desbin. For the veterans among your Desbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desbin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Desbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Desbin in 1976 was 49, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desbin 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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