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Desotills Family History

Desotills 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, Estill, Disotell, Deshotels, Stills, Deville, Still

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Where is the Desotills family from?

You can see how Desotills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desotills family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Desotills families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Desotills's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Desotills families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Desotills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desotills 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desotills. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desotills. For the veterans among your Desotills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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