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Deanes Family History

Deanes Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dienes a short form of the Greek name Dionysius.

English: variant of Dean with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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You can see how Deanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Deanes families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Deanes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Deanes families in 1891.
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What did your Deanes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Deanes. 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 244 military records available for the last name Deanes. For the veterans among your Deanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deanes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Deanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deanes in 1958 was 76, and 39 in 2004.

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