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Descenza Family History

Descenza 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 Scenza, Crescenzo, Semenza, Celenza, Dispenza, Cesena, Piacenza

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Where is the Descenza family from?

You can see how Descenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Descenza families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Descenza's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Descenza families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Descenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descenza 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 Descenza. 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 28 military records available for the last name Descenza. For the veterans among your Descenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descenza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Descenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Descenza in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Descenza 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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