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Deja Family History

Deja Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deja family from?

You can see how Deja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deja family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Deja families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Deja's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Deja families in 1841.
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What did your Deja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deja. 43% of Deja men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Deja women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deja were Photographer and School Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Photographer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Deja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deja 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Deja. 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 547 military records available for the last name Deja. For the veterans among your Deja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deja lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Deja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deja in 1956 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deja 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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