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Dezen Family History

Dezen 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: Deren, Degen, Deen, Dezern, Dean, Leven, Eden, Deep, Dehn, Dennen

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Where is the Dezen family from?

You can see how Dezen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dezen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dezen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dezen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dezen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dezen 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 Dezen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dezen. 50% of Dezen men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Auto Wrecker
    50%

What Dezen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dezen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dezen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dezen. For the veterans among your Dezen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dezen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dezen in 1968 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dezen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dezen 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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