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Dejaynes Family History

Dejaynes Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dejean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dejaynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejaynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dejaynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dejaynes family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dejaynes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dejaynes families in 1891.
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Passenger Lists

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Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dejaynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dejaynes in 1958 was 33, and 40 in 2004.

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