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Desensi Family History

Desensi 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: Desens, Devens, Sens, Gresens, Debes, Dees, Demeuse, Teresi, Lebens

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Where is the Desensi family from?

You can see how Desensi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desensi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desensi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Desensi families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Desensi's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Desensi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desensi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desensi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desensi. 100% of Desensi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Desensi women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Desensi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Desensi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desensi 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Desensi. 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 96 military records available for the last name Desensi. For the veterans among your Desensi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desensi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Desensi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Desensi in 1966 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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