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Dessecker Family History

Dessecker 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: Keesecker, Besecker, De Decker, Kesecker, Decker, Neubecker

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Where is the Dessecker family from?

You can see how Dessecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dessecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Dessecker families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dessecker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dessecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessecker 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 Dessecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Operator
    20%

What Dessecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Dessecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessecker 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dessecker. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dessecker. For the veterans among your Dessecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dessecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dessecker in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessecker 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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