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Deasum Family History

Deasum 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: Deas, Daum, Deam, Dease, Deason, Newsum, Sessum, Easom, Deasy, Dean

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Where is the Deasum family from?

You can see how Deasum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deasum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deasum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deasum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deasum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deasum 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 41 census records available for the last name Deasum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deasum 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Deasum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deasum. For the veterans among your Deasum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deasum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Deasum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deasum in 1970 was 92, and 91 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deasum 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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