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Dease Family History

Dease Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan): habitational name from Deece (Gaelic Déise) in County Meath. This is one of the very few Irish habitational names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dease family from?

You can see how Dease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dease families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Dease's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dease families in 1891.
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What did your Dease ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dease. 100% of Dease women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dease 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Dease. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dease. For the veterans among your Dease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dease lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dease in 1952 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dease 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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