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Deshirley Family History

Deshirley 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: Shirley, Shipley, Deshields, Shirey, Sherley, Shigley, Wehrley

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Where is the Deshirley family from?

You can see how Deshirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshirley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshirley families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Deshirley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshirley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deshirley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Deshirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshirley 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 Deshirley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deshirley. For the veterans among your Deshirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshirley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Deshirley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Deshirley in 1973 was 93, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshirley 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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