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Desenzo Family History

Desenzo 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: Deshazo, Desens, De Renzo, Seno, Cedeno, Delano, Sanzo, Denz, Deveny

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Where is the Desenzo family from?

You can see how Desenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desenzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desenzo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desenzo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Desenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desenzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desenzo. 100% of Desenzo women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Desenzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Desenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desenzo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Desenzo. 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 Desenzo. For the veterans among your Desenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desenzo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Desenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desenzo in 1959 was 42, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desenzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desenzo 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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