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Deatley Family History

Deatley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Dietl from a pet form of Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Deatley family from?

You can see how Deatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deatley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Deatley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Deatley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deatley families in 1891.
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What did your Deatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deatley. 29% of Deatley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Deatley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deatley were Operator and Beauty Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deatley 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Deatley. 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 548 military records available for the last name Deatley. For the veterans among your Deatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deatley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deatley in 1944 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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