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Desack Family History

Desack 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: Sack, Deak, Demark, Cusack, Deck, Delach, Depace, Lebsack, Reback

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Where is the Desack family from?

You can see how Desack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Desack families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Desack's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Desack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desack 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 17 census records available for the last name Desack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Desack. For the veterans among your Desack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desack lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Desack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desack in 1982 was 49, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desack 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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