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Descey Family History

Descey 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: Dewey, Duskey, Dence, Disney, Wesley, Espey, Denley, Hesley, Vessey

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Where is the Descey family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Descey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Descey. 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 Descey. For the veterans among your Descey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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