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Desotel Family History

Desotel 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: Desotell, Deshotel, Distel, Kestel, Nestel, Dentel, Disotell, Estel

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Where is the Desotel family from?

You can see how Desotel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desotel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desotel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Desotel families living in Rhode Island. This was about 39% of all the recorded Desotel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Desotel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desotel 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 Desotel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desotel. 50% of Desotel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Desotel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Desotel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desotel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Desotel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Desotel. For the veterans among your Desotel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desotel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desotel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Desotel in 1964 was 63, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desotel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desotel 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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