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Dessey Family History

Dessey 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: Vessey, Bessey, Dossey, Hessey, Desser, Dessel, Messer, Hussey

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Where is the Dessey family from?

You can see how Dessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dessey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dessey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dessey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dessey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessey 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 213 census records available for the last name Dessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dessey. 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 Dessey. For the veterans among your Dessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessey lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Dessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dessey in 1995 was 89, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessey 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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