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Desme Family History

Desme 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: Demme, Jesse, Dee, Dermer, Deane, Denke, Beste, Dence, Espe, Dame

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Where is the Desme family from?

You can see how Desme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Desme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Desme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desme 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 53 census records available for the last name Desme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desme 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Desme. 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 5 military records available for the last name Desme. For the veterans among your Desme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desme lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1997, in the United States, Desme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desme in 1952 was 50, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desme 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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