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Deshaser Family History

Deshaser 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: Deshazer, Dessauer, Desser, Deshane, Deshaies, Deshler, Messer

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Where is the Deshaser family from?

You can see how Deshaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshaser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deshaser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshaser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deshaser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshaser 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 130 census records available for the last name Deshaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshaser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deshaser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Deshaser. For the veterans among your Deshaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshaser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshaser 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 Deshaser

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