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Dessow Family History

Dessow 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: Dassow, Deshaw, Desio, Rossow, Despot, Denbow, Tesson, Tesnow, Passow

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Where is the Dessow family from?

You can see how Dessow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dessow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dessow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dessow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dessow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dessow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dessow. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dessow. For the veterans among your Dessow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dessow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dessow in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessow 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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