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Desiano Family History

Desiano 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: Siano, Delano, Deshazo, Devino, Desio, Diano, Messano, De Piano

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Where is the Desiano family from?

You can see how Desiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Desiano families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Desiano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desiano 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 Desiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desiano. 60% of Desiano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Desiano women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desiano were Packer and Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Desiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Desiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desiano 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Desiano. 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 65 military records available for the last name Desiano. For the veterans among your Desiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desiano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Desiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Desiano in 1963 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desiano 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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