Desani Family History

Desani 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: Desai, Dean, Degan, Devan, Deane, Delano, Dewan, Deland, Deman, Sani

35	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Immigration Records
60	Census and Voter Lists
10	Member Trees

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Where is the Desani family from?

You can see how Desani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desani family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Desani's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Desani families in 1920.

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desani.

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Farmer

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What Desani family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 60 census records available for the last name Desani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Desani. 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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What is the average Desani lifespan?

Average Desani life expectancy in 2000 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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Desani Surname Meaning

Where is the Desani family from?

What did your Desani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desani.

Data not to scale

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

Farmer

100%

What Desani family records will you find?

Census Record

Search Canadian census records for Desani

Passenger List

View all Desani immigration records

What is the average Desani lifespan?

Average Desani life expectancy in 2000 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

Desani Family History

Desani Surname Meaning

116 record(s) for Desani

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Where is the Desani family from?

What did your Desani ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Desani family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Desani lifespan?

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Desani Surname Meaning

116 record(s) for Desani

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Desani family from?

What did your Desani ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Desani family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

You've only scratched the surface of Desani family history

What is the average Desani lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Desani family tree

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