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Dessinger Family History

Dessinger 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: Messinger, Dissinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Wessinger, Kessinger

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Where is the Dessinger family from?

You can see how Dessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Dessinger families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dessinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dessinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Dessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessinger 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dessinger. 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 207 military records available for the last name Dessinger. For the veterans among your Dessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dessinger in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessinger 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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