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Desperito Family History

Desperito 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: De Spirito, Dessert, Spirito, Esposito, Desiderio, Espiritu

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Where is the Desperito family from?

You can see how Desperito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desperito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desperito family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desperito's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Desperito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desperito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desperito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desperito. 60% of Desperito men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Desperito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desperito 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desperito. 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 2 military records available for the last name Desperito. For the veterans among your Desperito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desperito lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Desperito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Desperito in 1974 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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