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Deyear Family History

Deyear 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: Dreyer, Meyer, Dear, Dyer, Heyer, Demar, Deger, Delmar, Geyer, Denyer

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Where is the Deyear family from?

You can see how Deyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyear family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Deyear family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deyear's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deyear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyear 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 48 census records available for the last name Deyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyear 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deyear. 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 33 military records available for the last name Deyear. For the veterans among your Deyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyear lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deyear in 1968 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyear 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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