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Desonne Family History

Desonne 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: Sonne, Derenne, Demonte, Deshane, Denne, Delone, Dionne, Devine

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Where is the Desonne family from?

You can see how Desonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desonne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desonne families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desonne's in USA. California had the highest population of Desonne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desonne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Desonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desonne 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desonne. 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 28 military records available for the last name Desonne. For the veterans among your Desonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desonne lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Desonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desonne in 1969 was 44, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desonne 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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