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Deshone Family History

Deshone 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: Deshong, Deshon, Deshane, Desmond, Beshore, Shone, Dushane, Dechene

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Where is the Deshone family from?

You can see how Deshone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deshone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Deshone families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Deshone's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deshone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deshone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deshone. 50% of Deshone men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

What Deshone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Deshone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshone 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Deshone. 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 69 military records available for the last name Deshone. For the veterans among your Deshone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deshone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deshone in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deshone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshone 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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