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Deanis Family History

Deanis Surname 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: Dennis, Danis, Denis, Deans, Dean, Manis, Means, Dellis, Deane, Banis

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Where is the Deanis family from?

You can see how Deanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deanis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deanis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deanis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deanis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deanis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Deanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deanis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Deanis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Deanis. For the veterans among your Deanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deanis lifespan?

Average Deanis life expectancy in 1994 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deanis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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