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Deyes Family History

Deyes Surname Meaning

see Dayes.

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


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Where is the Deyes family from?

You can see how Deyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Deyes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Deyes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deyes families in 1891.
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What did your Deyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deyes. 34% of Deyes men worked as a Clerk and 78% of Deyes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deyes were Police Constable and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Police Constable
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyes 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Deyes. 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 150 military records available for the last name Deyes. For the veterans among your Deyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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