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Desetta Family History

Desetta 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: Beretta, Rosetta, Desta, Manetta, Datta, Demeter, Debutts, Testa

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Where is the Desetta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desetta. 100% of Desetta men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Desetta women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Desetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desetta 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Desetta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Desetta. For the veterans among your Desetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desetta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Desetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Desetta in 1971 was 92, and 88 in 2003.

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