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Descheeny Family History

Descheeny 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: Deschene, Eschen, De Cleene, Deschler, Dechene, Deschenes, Deschaine

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Descheeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descheeny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Descheeny. 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 Descheeny. For the veterans among your Descheeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descheeny lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Descheeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Descheeny in 1952 was 35, and 89 in 2003.

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