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Deselles Family History

Deselles 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: Decelles, Decelle, Teselle, Delles, Desalle, Deselms, Desselle

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Where is the Deselles family from?

You can see how Deselles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deselles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Deselles families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deselles's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Deselles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deselles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deselles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Works On Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deselles. 70% of Deselles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deselles women worked as a Works On Farm.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Works On Farm
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Deselles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deselles 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deselles. 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 5 military records available for the last name Deselles. For the veterans among your Deselles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deselles lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Deselles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deselles in 1983 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deselles 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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