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Dequis Family History

Dequis 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: Dennis, Dellis, Debus, Daquin, Decuir, Duis, Deus, Denis, Deis

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Where is the Dequis family from?

You can see how Dequis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dequis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dequis family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Dequis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dequis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dequis 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 31 census records available for the last name Dequis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dequis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dequis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dequis. For the veterans among your Dequis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dequis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dequis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dequis in 1966 was 63, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dequis 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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