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Deene Family History

Deene 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: Deane, Deeney, Deese, Deere, Deen, Keene, Beene, Deener, Denne, Dehne

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Where is the Deene family from?

You can see how Deene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Deene families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Deene's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Deene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deene 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 Deene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deene. 50% of Deene men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Deene women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deene were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Deene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deene 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Deene. 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 261 military records available for the last name Deene. For the veterans among your Deene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deene lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Deene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deene in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deene 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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