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Desits Family History

Desits 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: Desilets, Desio, Denis, Deis, Deiss, Dewitz, Desens, Desir, Devitt

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What did your Desits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desits. 100% of Desits men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Desits women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Desits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desits 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Desits. 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 Desits. For the veterans among your Desits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desits lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Desits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desits in 1971 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

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