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Deyon Family History

Deyon 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: Dedon, Devon, Deon, Delon, Degon, Doyon, Deyo, Deyton, Deyoe, Yon

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Where is the Deyon family from?

You can see how Deyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deyon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Deyon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deyon families in 1891.
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What did your Deyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deyon. 39% of Deyon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deyon women worked as a Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Deyon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Deyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyon 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Deyon. 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 84 military records available for the last name Deyon. For the veterans among your Deyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Deyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deyon in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyon 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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