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Deeby Family History

Deeby 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: Denby, Beeby, Deery, Deeb, Demby, Deely, Derby, Darby, Dery, Dalby

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Where is the Deeby family from?

You can see how Deeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deeby families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deeby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deeby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeby 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 134 census records available for the last name Deeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeby 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Deeby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deeby. For the veterans among your Deeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Deeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deeby in 1969 was 71, and 90 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeby 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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