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Desomer Family History

Desomer 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: Dermer, Domer, Demmer, Messmer, Denoyer, Deemer, Deremer, Tessmer

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Where is the Desomer family from?

You can see how Desomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desomer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Desomer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desomer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Desomer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desomer 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 Desomer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Desomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desomer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Desomer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Desomer. For the veterans among your Desomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desomer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Desomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desomer in 1965 was 41, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desomer 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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