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Deason Family History

Deason Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dayson in either sense. In some cases also an Americanized form of Norwegian Disen (see Dyson ).

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


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You can see how Deason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 138 Deason families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Deason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deason families in 1891.
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What did your Deason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deason. 17% of Deason men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Deason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deason were Delianer And Pattern Maker Of Folding Beds takes and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Shoe Clicker
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Delianer And Pattern Maker Of Folding Beds takes
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Deason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deason 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deason. 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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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Deason. For the veterans among your Deason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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