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Deseny Family History

Deseny 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: Deveny, Desens, Denny, Dewey, De Sena, Doheny, Vesely, Dement, Deren

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Where is the Deseny family from?

You can see how Deseny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deseny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deseny families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 13 Deseny families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deseny's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Deseny families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Deseny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deseny 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deseny. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deseny. For the veterans among your Deseny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deseny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deseny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deseny

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