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Deslems Family History

Deslems 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, Delles, Desens, Deems, De Lemos, Deselms, Hellems, Kellems

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Where is the Deslems family from?

You can see how Deslems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deslems family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deslems family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deslems's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deslems families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Deslems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deslems 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 Deslems. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deslems. For the veterans among your Deslems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deslems lifespan?

Average Deslems life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deslems 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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