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Deyell Family History

Deyell 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: Debell, Decell, Dewell, Dezell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Dell, Yell

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Where is the Deyell family from?

You can see how Deyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deyell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Deyell families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Deyell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deyell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyell 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 Deyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deyell. 100% of Deyell 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
    100%

What Deyell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyell 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Deyell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Deyell. For the veterans among your Deyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deyell in 1962 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deyell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyell 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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