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Deens Family History

Deens 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: Dees, Deeds, Desens, Deen, Deans, Deems, Devens, Deeks, Deets, Dennis

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Where is the Deens family from?

You can see how Deens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Deens families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deens 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 Deens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deens. 31% of Deens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Work
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Coal Loader
    16%

What Deens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deens 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Deens. 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 Deens. For the veterans among your Deens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Deens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deens in 1965 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deens 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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