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Deza Family History

Deza Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from Deza a former territory in the center of Galicia (Spain) probably of pre-Roman origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Deza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deza families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deza families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Deza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deza 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Deza. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Deza. For the veterans among your Deza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deza in 1965 was 79, and 13 in 2004.

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