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Deless Family History

Deless 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: Delos, Debes, Doles, Dellis, Dees, Delfs, Dress, Dales, Gless, Demers

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Where is the Deless family from?

You can see how Deless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Deless families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deless's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deless 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 Deless ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Deless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Deless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deless 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Deless. 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 46 military records available for the last name Deless. For the veterans among your Deless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deless lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Deless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deless in 1967 was 59, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deless 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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