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Dejoya Family History

Dejoya 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: Dejoy, Dejohn, Deloy, Bedoya, Devoy, Deroy, Dejoie, Depoy, Joya, Deja

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Where is the Dejoya family from?

You can see how Dejoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejoya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dejoya families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dejoya's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dejoya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dejoya 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 34 census records available for the last name Dejoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejoya 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dejoya. 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 Dejoya. For the veterans among your Dejoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejoya lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Dejoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dejoya in 1988 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejoya 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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