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Dejen Family History

Dejen 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: Deren, Degen, Detjen, Deen, Dejean, Dean, Leven, Eden, Deep, Dehn

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Where is the Dejen family from?

You can see how Dejen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dejen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dejen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dejen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dejen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dejen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dejen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dejen. For the veterans among your Dejen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Dejen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dejen in 1984 was 89, and 95 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejen 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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