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Deylan Family History

Deylan 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: Dean, Belan, Degan, Devan, Selan, Keelan, Delano, Eyman, Dewan

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Where is the Deylan family from?

You can see how Deylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deylan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deylan family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deylan's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Deylan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deylan 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 42 census records available for the last name Deylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deylan 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 Deylan. 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 Deylan. For the veterans among your Deylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deylan lifespan?

Average Deylan life expectancy in 1981 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deylan 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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