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Desamito Family History

Desamito 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: Saito, Aksamit, Cesario, Nesmith, Teramoto, Sestito, Nessmith, Smith

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Where is the Desamito family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desamito 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 Desamito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desamito. 100% of Desamito men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Desamito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desamito 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Desamito. 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 9 military records available for the last name Desamito. For the veterans among your Desamito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desamito lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Desamito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Desamito in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desamito 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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