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Desanty Family History

Desanty Name 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: Delaney, Devaney, Delanoy, Jeanty, Delany, Descant, Santy, De Santo

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Where is the Desanty family from?

You can see how Desanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desanty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desanty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Desanty families living in Connecticut. This was about 30% of all the recorded Desanty's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Desanty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desanty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desanty. 100% of Desanty men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Desanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desanty 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Desanty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Desanty. For the veterans among your Desanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desanty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Desanty in 1964 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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