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Deaz Family History

Deaz 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: Dean, Dear, Deak, Denz, Deas, Deal, Deam, Diaz, Dea, Bean

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Where is the Deaz family from?

You can see how Deaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Deaz family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deaz's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Deaz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deaz. 49% of Deaz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Deaz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deaz were Clerk and Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Cigar Maker
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Helper On Farm
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaz 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Deaz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Deaz. For the veterans among your Deaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaz lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Deaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deaz in 1986 was 74, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deaz 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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