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Deasey Family History

Deasey Surname Meaning

from Déiseach; see Deasy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deasey family from?

You can see how Deasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Deasey families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deasey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deasey families in 1891.
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What did your Deasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deasey. 100% of Deasey men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Deasey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Tailoress
    23%

What Deasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deasey 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Deasey. 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 438 military records available for the last name Deasey. For the veterans among your Deasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deasey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deasey in 1964 was 66, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deasey 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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