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Desperak Family History

Desperak 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: Desper, Dessert, Esper, De Pena, Debelak, Vesperman, Fesperman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desperak 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 16 census records available for the last name Desperak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desperak 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Desperak. 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 military records available for the last name Desperak. For the veterans among your Desperak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desperak lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Desperak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Desperak in 1996 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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