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Desliva Family History

Desliva 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: Sliva, Delisa, De Lima, Delva, Oliva, Melia, Slivka, Leslie, Teshima

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Where is the Desliva family from?

You can see how Desliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desliva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Desliva families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desliva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desliva families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Desliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desliva 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Desliva. 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 Desliva. For the veterans among your Desliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desliva lifespan?

Average Desliva life expectancy in 1995 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desliva 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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