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Dezalia Family History

Dezalia 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 Alba, D'alia, Regalia, Melia, Dellis, De Noia, Perala, Tenaglia

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Where is the Dezalia family from?

You can see how Dezalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezalia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dezalia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dezalia families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dezalia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dezalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dezalia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dezalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dezalia. 100% of Dezalia 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Dezalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezalia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dezalia. 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 62 military records available for the last name Dezalia. For the veterans among your Dezalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezalia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Dezalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dezalia in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 1998.

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