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Dessett Family History

Dessett 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: Dessert, Dossett, Bessett, Russett, Hassett, Bessent, Nesseth

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Where is the Dessett family from?

You can see how Dessett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dessett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessett family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dessett's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Dessett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessett 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 97 census records available for the last name Dessett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessett 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dessett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dessett. For the veterans among your Dessett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Dessett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dessett in 1976 was 47, and 42 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessett 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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