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Deshilds Family History

Deshilds 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: Deshields, Shields, Shilts, O'shields, Sheilds, Childs, Child, Rashid

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Where is the Deshilds family from?

You can see how Deshilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshilds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deshilds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deshilds families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Deshilds's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deshilds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Deshilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshilds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deshilds. 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 8 military records available for the last name Deshilds. For the veterans among your Deshilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshilds lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Deshilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deshilds in 1974 was 52, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshilds 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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