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Dezellem Family History

Dezellem 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: Decelle, Ezelle, Dezell, Decelles, Deville, Zeller, Ezell, Hellem

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dezellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezellem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dezellem. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Dezellem. For the veterans among your Dezellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezellem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dezellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dezellem in 1967 was 59, and 44 in 2004.

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