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Deshaza Family History

Deshaza 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: Deshazo, Deshaw, Deshazer, Desha, Deshane, Beshara, Derham, Dechant

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Where is the Deshaza family from?

You can see how Deshaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshaza family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Deshaza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deshaza family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshaza's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Deshaza families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshaza 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 173 census records available for the last name Deshaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshaza 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deshaza. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deshaza. For the veterans among your Deshaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshaza lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Deshaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deshaza in 1970 was 61, and 34 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshaza 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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