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Deyson Family History

Deyson 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: Dyson, Deason, Deyton, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon

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Where is the Deyson family from?

You can see how Deyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deyson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deyson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyson 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 177 census records available for the last name Deyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deyson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Deyson. For the veterans among your Deyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Deyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deyson in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyson 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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