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Dessasau Family History

Dessasau 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: Dusseau, Dessauer, Messana, Dussault, Delamar, Deshaw, Mestas, Espada

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Where is the Dessasau family from?

You can see how Dessasau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessasau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessasau family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessasau's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Dessasau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessasau 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 11 census records available for the last name Dessasau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessasau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dessasau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dessasau. For the veterans among your Dessasau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessasau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dessasau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dessasau in 1962 was 80, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessasau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessasau 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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