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Desney Family History

Desney 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: Disney, Deeney, Denney, Devney, Dolney, Cerney, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Desney family from?

You can see how Desney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Desney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Desney families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desney's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Desney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desney 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 Desney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desney. 100% of Desney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Desney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desney 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Desney. 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 39 military records available for the last name Desney. For the veterans among your Desney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Desney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Desney in 1966 was 67, and 101 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desney 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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