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Desender Family History

Desender 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: Resendes, Sender, Degener, Resendez, Deener, Lavender, Menendez

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Where is the Desender family from?

You can see how Desender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desender family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Desender's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Desender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desender 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 134 census records available for the last name Desender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desender 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Desender. 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 3 military records available for the last name Desender. For the veterans among your Desender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desender lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Desender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desender in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desender 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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