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Deshane Family History

Deshane Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes).

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


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Where is the Deshane family from?

You can see how Deshane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Deshane families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deshane's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Deshane families in 1891.
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What did your Deshane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deshane. 40% of Deshane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deshane women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deshane were Pumper and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Watchman
    8%
  • Pumper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deshane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshane 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Deshane. 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 349 military records available for the last name Deshane. For the veterans among your Deshane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshane lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Deshane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deshane in 1955 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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