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Deacent Family History

Deacent 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: Deacon, Dement, Descant, Dearment, Dean, Vincent, Dennen, Dent

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Where is the Deacent family from?

You can see how Deacent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deacent family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Deacent family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Deacent's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deacent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deacent 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 12 census records available for the last name Deacent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deacent 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deacent. 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 7 military records available for the last name Deacent. For the veterans among your Deacent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deacent lifespan?

Average Deacent life expectancy in 1966 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deacent 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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