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Desternell Family History

Desternell 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: Deverell, Westervelt, Westerfeld, Estrella, Darnell, Kernell

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Where is the Desternell family from?

You can see how Desternell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desternell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Desternell families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desternell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Desternell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Desternell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desternell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desternell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desternell. For the veterans among your Desternell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desternell

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