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Desmo Family History

Desmo 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: Desio, Demo, Deso, Desko, Deo, Desmond, Deramo, Delo, Esco, Vesco

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Where is the Desmo family from?

You can see how Desmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desmo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmo 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 94 census records available for the last name Desmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Desmo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Desmo. For the veterans among your Desmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Desmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desmo in 1960 was 68, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmo 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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