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Deson Family History

Deson 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: Dedon, Devon, Teson, Deon, Dyson, Delon, Degon, Deshon, Beson, Deason

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Where is the Deson family from?

You can see how Deson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Deson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Deson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deson 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 Deson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deson. 58% of Deson 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
    58%
  • House Duties
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deson 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Deson. 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 164 military records available for the last name Deson. For the veterans among your Deson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deson in 1963 was 79, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deson 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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