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Deye Family History

Deye Surname Meaning

probably an altered spelling of Deye (see Day) rather than a contracted form of de Eye.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deye family from?

You can see how Deye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Deye families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Deye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deye families in 1891.
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What did your Deye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deye. 29% of Deye men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Deye women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deye were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deye 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Deye. 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 223 military records available for the last name Deye. For the veterans among your Deye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deye in 1962 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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