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Desideris Family History

Desideris 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: Desiderio, Sideris, Desilets, Zeiders, Siders, Deiters, Seiders

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Where is the Desideris family from?

You can see how Desideris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desideris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Desideris families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desideris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desideris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desideris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desideris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Desideris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desideris 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Desideris. 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 Desideris. For the veterans among your Desideris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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