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Deynes Family History

Deynes 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: Denes, Dynes, Deines, Dennis, Haynes, Dennen, Depner, Mynes, Debes

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Where is the Deynes family from?

You can see how Deynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Deynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deynes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deynes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Deynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deynes 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Deynes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Deynes. For the veterans among your Deynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deynes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deynes in 1966 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deynes 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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