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Desousa Family History

Desousa Surname Meaning

see De Sousa.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Desousa family from?

You can see how Desousa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desousa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Desousa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Desousa families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Desousa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Desousa families in 1880.
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What did your Desousa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desousa. 100% of Desousa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Desousa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Desousa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desousa 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Desousa. 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 308 military records available for the last name Desousa. For the veterans among your Desousa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desousa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Desousa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Desousa in 1956 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desousa 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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