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Deeslie Family History

Deeslie 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: Leslie, Emslie, Deeble, Deese, Geeslin, Lesslie, Deville, Reese

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Where is the Deeslie family from?

You can see how Deeslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeslie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Deeslie families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Deeslie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deeslie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeslie 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 32 census records available for the last name Deeslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeslie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deeslie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Deeslie. For the veterans among your Deeslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeslie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Deeslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deeslie in 1974 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeslie 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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