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Deans Family History

Deans Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dean.

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


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Where is the Deans family from?

You can see how Deans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 145 Deans families living in Durham. This was about 16% of all the recorded Deans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Deans families in 1891.
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What did your Deans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deans. 19% of Deans men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Deans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deans were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Deans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deans 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Deans. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Deans. For the veterans among your Deans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deans lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Deans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deans in 1947 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deans 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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