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Desina Family History

Desina 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: Pesina, Devine, Regina, Devin, Dusing, Pecina, Messina, Reina, Medina

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Where is the Desina family from?

You can see how Desina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Desina families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Desina's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Desina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desina ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Desina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desina 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Desina. 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 11 military records available for the last name Desina. For the veterans among your Desina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desina lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Desina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Desina in 1972 was 85, and 64 in 2003.

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