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Desola Family History

Desola 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: Pesola, Sola, Eskola, Devol, Disla, Evola, Ketola, Merola, Nekola

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Where is the Desola family from?

You can see how Desola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Desola families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desola's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desola 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 Desola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desola. 100% of Desola men worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Desola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desola 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Desola. 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 130 military records available for the last name Desola. For the veterans among your Desola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desola lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Desola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desola in 1956 was 35, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desola 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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