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Desteno Family History

Desteno 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: Centeno, Westen, Kesten, Desens, Destro, Esten, Dentino, Destin

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Where is the Desteno family from?

You can see how Desteno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desteno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desteno family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desteno's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Desteno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desteno 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 40 census records available for the last name Desteno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desteno 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Desteno. 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 47 military records available for the last name Desteno. For the veterans among your Desteno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desteno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Desteno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Desteno in 1964 was 60, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desteno 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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