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Deswan Family History

Deswan 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: Dewan, Dean, Swan, Deshaw, Degan, Devan, Mesman, Deman, Dewar, Derman

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Where is the Deswan family from?

You can see how Deswan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deswan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deswan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Deswan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deswan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Deswan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Deswan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deswan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deswan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Deswan. For the veterans among your Deswan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deswan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Deswan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deswan in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deswan 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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