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Desellems Family History

Desellems 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: Deselms, Decelles, Decelle, Desilets, Teselle, Delles, Desalle

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Where is the Desellems family from?

You can see how Desellems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desellems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desellems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Desellems families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Desellems's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Desellems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Desellems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desellems 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Desellems. 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 53 military records available for the last name Desellems. For the veterans among your Desellems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desellems lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Desellems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Desellems in 1966 was 80, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desellems 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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