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Desti Family History

Desti 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: Desai, Destin, Desta, Best, Oest, Dustin, Dust, Dent, Testa, Demski

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Where is the Desti family from?

You can see how Desti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Desti families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desti 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 111 census records available for the last name Desti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desti 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Desti. 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 15 military records available for the last name Desti. For the veterans among your Desti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Desti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desti in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desti 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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