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Deya Family History

Deya 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: Dey, Depa, Dena, Dea, Deyo, Deja, Dean, Day, Rey, Dana

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Where is the Deya family from?

You can see how Deya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Deya families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deya's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Deya families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deya 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 Deya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deya. 100% of Deya men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Deya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Deya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deya 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Deya. 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 97 military records available for the last name Deya. For the veterans among your Deya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deya in 1966 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deya 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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