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Deerey Family History

Deerey 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: Deeney, Deeley, Deere, Deery, Deprey, Dery, Seeley, Dewey, Seery

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Where is the Deerey family from?

You can see how Deerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deerey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Deerey families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deerey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Deerey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deerey 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 Deerey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deerey. 100% of Deerey 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%

What Deerey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Deerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deerey 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Deerey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Deerey. For the veterans among your Deerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deerey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Deerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deerey in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deerey 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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