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Deax Family History

Deax 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, Dax, Deas, Deal, Deam, Dea, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Deax family from?

You can see how Deax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Deax families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deax's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Deax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deax 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 Deax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deax. 100% of Deax men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Deax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deax 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deax. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deax. For the veterans among your Deax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deax lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deax in 1966 was 60, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deax 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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