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Deshin Family History

Deshin 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: Deshon, Leshin, Destin, Deskin, Dustin, Dehn, Devin, Deshaw, Shin

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Where is the Deshin family from?

You can see how Deshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deshin family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deshin's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Deshin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshin 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 41 census records available for the last name Deshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deshin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deshin. For the veterans among your Deshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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