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Deil Family History

Deil 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: Peil, Keil, Feil, Dell, Reil, Beil, Weil, Dein, Veil, Seil

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Where is the Deil family from?

You can see how Deil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deil 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 Deil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deil. 39% of Deil men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Deil women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deil were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Deil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deil 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Deil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deil. For the veterans among your Deil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deil in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deil 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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