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Desenso Family History

Desenso 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, Devens, Sens, Gresens, Seno, Debes, Cedeno, Dees, Demeuse

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Where is the Desenso family from?

You can see how Desenso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desenso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desenso family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desenso's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Desenso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desenso 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 21 census records available for the last name Desenso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desenso 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Desenso. 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 31 military records available for the last name Desenso. For the veterans among your Desenso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desenso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Desenso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Desenso in 1965 was 88, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desenso 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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