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Deuson Family History

Deuson 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: Deason, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Deuson family from?

You can see how Deuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deuson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deuson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Deuson families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Deuson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Deuson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deuson 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 Deuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deuson. 50% of Deuson 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
    50%

What Deuson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Deuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deuson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Deuson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Deuson. For the veterans among your Deuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deuson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Deuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deuson in 1971 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deuson 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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