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Dejon Family History

Dejon 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: Dedon, Dejohn, Devon, Deon, Delon, Degon, Dejoy, Dean, Don, Heron

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Where is the Dejon family from?

You can see how Dejon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dejon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dejon families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dejon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dejon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dejon 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 Dejon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dejon. 100% of Dejon men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Dejon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejon 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Dejon. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dejon. For the veterans among your Dejon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dejon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dejon in 1969 was 80, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejon 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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