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Desurne Family History

Desurne 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: Lesure, Deshane, Devine, Cesare, Bourne, Cerne, Mestre, Debree

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Where is the Desurne family from?

You can see how Desurne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desurne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desurne family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Desurne's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Desurne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desurne 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 48 census records available for the last name Desurne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desurne 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 Desurne. 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 31 military records available for the last name Desurne. For the veterans among your Desurne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desurne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Desurne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Desurne in 1966 was 84, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desurne 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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