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Desman Family History

Desman 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: Mesman, Deman, Derman, Denman, Delman, Dedman, German, Dean, Osman

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Where is the Desman family from?

You can see how Desman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Desman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Desman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Desman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desman 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Desman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Desman. For the veterans among your Desman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Desman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desman in 1967 was 39, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desman 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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