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Deobald Family History

Deobald 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: Theobald, Sebald, Dewald, Donald, Debold, Leonard, Ewald, Newbold

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Where is the Deobald family from?

You can see how Deobald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deobald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deobald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deobald family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deobald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deobald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deobald 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 530 census records available for the last name Deobald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deobald 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Deobald. 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 82 military records available for the last name Deobald. For the veterans among your Deobald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deobald lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Deobald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deobald in 1971 was 89, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deobald 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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