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Deed Family History

Deed Surname Meaning

see Dade.

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


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Where is the Deed family from?

You can see how Deed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Deed families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Deed's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Deed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deed 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 Deed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deed. 34% of Deed men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Deed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deed were Carpenterjoiner Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    34%
  • Carpenterjoiner Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Deed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deed 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Deed. 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 Deed. For the veterans among your Deed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deed lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deed in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deed 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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