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Deiry Family History

Deiry 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: Dery, Derry, Deary, Deery, Deily, Henry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dear

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Where is the Deiry family from?

You can see how Deiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deiry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deiry families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Deiry family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deiry's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Deiry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deiry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Deiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deiry 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Deiry. 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 32 military records available for the last name Deiry. For the veterans among your Deiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deiry lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Deiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deiry in 1970 was 46, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deiry 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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