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Deau Family History

Deau 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: Dean, Dear, Deak, Dau, Deas, Deal, Beau, Reau, Deam, Dea

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Where is the Deau family from?

You can see how Deau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deau families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Deau families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Deau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deau. 34% of Deau men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Deau women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deau were Roofer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Roofer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Deau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deau 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Deau. 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 490 military records available for the last name Deau. For the veterans among your Deau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deau lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Deau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deau in 1951 was 45, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deau 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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