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Deasis Family History

Deasis 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: Dennis, Danis, Dellis, Drass, Deas, Desio, Denis, Deis, Deiss, Dais

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Where is the Deasis family from?

You can see how Deasis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deasis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deasis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Deasis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deasis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Deasis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deasis 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 142 census records available for the last name Deasis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deasis 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Deasis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Deasis. For the veterans among your Deasis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deasis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Deasis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deasis in 1942 was 32, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deasis 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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