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Deshawn Family History

Deshawn 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: Deshaw, De Haan, Deshazo, Deehan, Despain, Deshon, Desha, Deshane

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Where is the Deshawn family from?

You can see how Deshawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshawn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deshawn families living in Maine. This was about 86% of all the recorded Deshawn's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deshawn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshawn 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 19 census records available for the last name Deshawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshawn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deshawn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deshawn. For the veterans among your Deshawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshawn lifespan?

Average Deshawn life expectancy in 1997 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deshawn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshawn 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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