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Desembly Family History

Desembly 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: Detemple, Vesely, Deeble, Wesely, Demby, Deely, Trembly, Kemble

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Where is the Desembly family from?

You can see how Desembly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desembly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desembly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Desembly families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Desembly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Desembly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Desembly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desembly 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 Desembly. 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 16 military records available for the last name Desembly. For the veterans among your Desembly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desembly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Desembly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Desembly in 1980 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desembly 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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