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Deol Family History

Deol Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Deol family from?

You can see how Deol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deol families living in Alabama. This was about 88% of all the recorded Deol's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Deol families in 1880.
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What did your Deol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hemmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deol. 60% of Deol men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deol women worked as a Hemmer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hemmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Deol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deol 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Deol. 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 18 military records available for the last name Deol. For the veterans among your Deol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deol lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Deol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deol in 1978 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deol 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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