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Desimon Family History

Desimon 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: Simon, Desmond, Denison, Desio, De Simone, Deshon, Dimon, Demmon

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Where is the Desimon family from?

You can see how Desimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desimon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Desimon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Desimon families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desimon's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Desimon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desimon 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 Desimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desimon. 58% of Desimon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Desimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desimon 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Desimon. 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 115 military records available for the last name Desimon. For the veterans among your Desimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desimon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Desimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Desimon in 1955 was 51, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desimon 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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