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Desmyther Family History

Desmyther 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: Esther, Demeter, Smythe, Smither, Desrocher, Smythers, Dempster

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Where is the Desmyther family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmyther 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 Desmyther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desmyther. 100% of Desmyther women worked as a Cook Housekeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Desmyther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmyther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desmyther. 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 Desmyther. For the veterans among your Desmyther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmyther lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Desmyther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desmyther in 1979 was 72, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmyther 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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