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Deskins Family History

Deskins Surname Meaning

Most probably a variant of Irish Diskin.

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


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Where is the Deskins family from?

You can see how Deskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deskins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deskins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Deskins families living in Radnorshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deskins's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Deskins families in 1891.
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What did your Deskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deskins. 100% of Deskins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Deskins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deskins. For the veterans among your Deskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deskins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Deskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deskins in 1952 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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