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Desso Family History

Desso Surname Meaning

Variant of Deso a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Desso family from?

You can see how Desso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desso family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Desso families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Desso families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desso's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Desso families in 1911.
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What did your Desso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desso. 47% of Desso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desso women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    47%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clay Mixer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desso 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Desso. 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 186 military records available for the last name Desso. For the veterans among your Desso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Desso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Desso in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desso 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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