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Deus Family History

Deus Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: from a short form of de Deus ‘from or with God’ an expression of Christian inspiration and an element of various (medieval) Christian personal names.

German: from a short form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Deus family from?

You can see how Deus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Deus families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Deus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deus families in 1891.
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What did your Deus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deus. 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 451 military records available for the last name Deus. For the veterans among your Deus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deus in 1962 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deus 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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