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Deaner Family History

Deaner Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): topographic name for someone who lived in a valley from Middle English dene ‘(thickly wooded) valley’ (see Dean) + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Diener.

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


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Where is the Deaner family from?

You can see how Deaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Deaner families living in Worcestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Deaner's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Deaner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deaner 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 Deaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deaner. 100% of Deaner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Deaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaner 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Deaner. 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 984 military records available for the last name Deaner. For the veterans among your Deaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Deaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deaner in 1954 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deaner 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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