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Deys Family History

Deys 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, Leys, Dees, Deas, Deus, Days, Deis, Debs, Denys, Heys

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Where is the Deys family from?

You can see how Deys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deys family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Deys family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deys's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Deys families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deys 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 Deys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deys 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Deys. 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 141 military records available for the last name Deys. For the veterans among your Deys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deys lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deys in 1965 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deys 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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