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Dejeans Family History

Dejeans 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: Dejean, Desens, Jeans, Deans, Devens, Dean, Means, Debes, Dechant

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Where is the Dejeans family from?

You can see how Dejeans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejeans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dejeans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dejeans families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dejeans's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dejeans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Dejeans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejeans 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dejeans. 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 military records available for the last name Dejeans. For the veterans among your Dejeans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejeans lifespan?

Average Dejeans life expectancy in 1988 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejeans 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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