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Deuel Family History

Deuel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dewell 1 in North America linked mostly with its cognates Devol and Davol.

This form of the surname is not found in Britain anymore.

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


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Where is the Deuel family from?

You can see how Deuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deuel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deuel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Deuel families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Deuel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deuel families in 1891.
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What did your Deuel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deuel. 17% of Deuel men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Deuel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deuel were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Nurse
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Deuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deuel 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Deuel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Deuel. For the veterans among your Deuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deuel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deuel in 1943 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deuel 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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