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Deining Family History

Deining 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: Denning, Dehning, Beining, Reining, Henning, Dorning, Penning

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Where is the Deining family from?

You can see how Deining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deining family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deining families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Deining families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deining's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deining families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deining 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 Deining ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deining. 100% of Deining women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Deining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deining 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deining. 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 18 military records available for the last name Deining. For the veterans among your Deining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deining lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1971, in the United States, Deining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Deining in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deining 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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