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Deserio Family History

Deserio 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: De Serio, Desiderio, Serio, Desio, Cesario, De Orio, Del Rio, Destro

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Where is the Deserio family from?

You can see how Deserio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deserio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Deserio families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deserio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deserio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deserio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deserio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deserio. 100% of Deserio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Deserio 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Deserio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Deserio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deserio 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Deserio. 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 182 military records available for the last name Deserio. For the veterans among your Deserio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deserio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deserio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deserio in 1960 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deserio 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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