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Dezelan Family History

Dezelan 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: Keelan, Debelak, Geelan, Heelan, Deehan, Deegan, Dejean, Donelan

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Where is the Dezelan family from?

You can see how Dezelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dezelan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dezelan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dezelan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dezelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezelan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dezelan. 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 78 military records available for the last name Dezelan. For the veterans among your Dezelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezelan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dezelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dezelan in 1965 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dezelan 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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