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Dessel Family History

Dessel Surname Meaning

German; Dutch (Van Dessel): possibly a habitational name from an unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Dessel family from?

You can see how Dessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dessel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dessel families in 1911.
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What did your Dessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dessel. 39% of Dessel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dessel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dessel were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Dessel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessel 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Dessel. 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 368 military records available for the last name Dessel. For the veterans among your Dessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dessel in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dessel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dessel 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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