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Desma Family History

Desma 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: Sesma, Desha, Demma, Desta, Cosma, Demar, Demay, Deshaw, Delmar

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Where is the Desma family from?

You can see how Desma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desma family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Desma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Desma family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Desma's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Desma families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desma 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 Desma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desma. 100% of Desma men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Desma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Desma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desma 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Desma. 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 13 military records available for the last name Desma. For the veterans among your Desma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Desma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Desma in 1970 was 82, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desma 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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