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Desha Family History

Desha Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Duché (see Duche). Compare Deshay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Desha family from?

You can see how Desha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Desha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Desha families living in Alabama. This was about 21% of all the recorded Desha's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Desha families in 1840.
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What did your Desha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desha. 42% of Desha men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Desha women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desha were Janitor and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Trainman
    11%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Desha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desha 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Desha. 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 611 military records available for the last name Desha. For the veterans among your Desha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desha lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Desha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Desha in 1947 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desha 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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