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Desenis Family History

Desenis 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: Desens, Dennis, Denis, Deselms, Devens, Danis, Leventis, Sens, Lesnik

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Where is the Desenis family from?

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

There are 53 census records available for the last name Desenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desenis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Desenis. 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 Desenis. For the veterans among your Desenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desenis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Desenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desenis in 1972 was 78, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desenis 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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