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Deyle Family History

Deyle 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: Doyle, Delle, Dekle, Deyoe, Deale, Dale, Mehle, Hoyle, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Deyle family from?

You can see how Deyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Deyle families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Deyle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deyle. 37% of Deyle men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Deyle women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deyle were Manager and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyle 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Deyle. 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 294 military records available for the last name Deyle. For the veterans among your Deyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Deyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deyle in 1967 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyle 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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