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Deeton Family History

Deeton 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: Denton, Keeton, Deaton, Beeton, Seeton, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton

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Where is the Deeton family from?

You can see how Deeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Deeton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deeton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Deeton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Deeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeton 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Deeton. 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 111 military records available for the last name Deeton. For the veterans among your Deeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeton lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Deeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deeton in 1981 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeton 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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