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Desernio Family History

Desernio 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, Sergio, Desiderio, Serio, Desio, Cesario, De Canio, Desens

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Where is the Desernio family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desernio 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 Desernio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desernio. 100% of Desernio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desernio women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Desernio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Desernio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desernio 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desernio. 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 6 military records available for the last name Desernio. For the veterans among your Desernio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desernio lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Desernio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Desernio in 1991 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

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