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Dessos Family History

Dessos 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: Delos, Demos, Desio, Devos, Despot, Deiss, Tesson, Dassow, Esses

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Where is the Dessos family from?

You can see how Dessos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessos family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dessos family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessos's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dessos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessos 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 12 census records available for the last name Dessos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessos 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dessos. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dessos. For the veterans among your Dessos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessos lifespan?

Average Dessos life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessos 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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