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Desny Family History

Desny 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: Denny, Desy, Dean, Dery, Penny, Dehn, Kenny, Dent, Espy, Demay

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Where is the Desny family from?

You can see how Desny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Desny family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Desny's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Desny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Desny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desny 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 Desny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Desny. For the veterans among your Desny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desny lifespan?

Average Desny life expectancy in 1979 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desny 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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