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Desdin Family History

Desdin 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, Dedon, Weldin, Tessin, Verdin, Diskin

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Where is the Desdin family from?

You can see how Desdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desdin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Desdin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desdin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Desdin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Desdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desdin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Desdin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Desdin. For the veterans among your Desdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desdin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Desdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desdin in 1983 was 70, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desdin 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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