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Dessimoz Family History

Dessimoz 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: Massimo, Desio, Hession, Messimer, De Simone, Session, Simon, Simos

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Where is the Dessimoz family from?

You can see how Dessimoz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dessimoz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dessimoz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dessimoz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dessimoz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dessimoz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dessimoz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dessimoz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dessimoz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dessimoz 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dessimoz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dessimoz. For the veterans among your Dessimoz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dessimoz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dessimoz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dessimoz in 1964 was 89, and 91 in 2002.

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