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Dej Family History

Dej Name 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: Deo, Dey, Dee, Dew, Dec, Dea, Der, Deja, De, Drew

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dej 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 Dej ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dej ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Dej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dej 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dej. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dej. For the veterans among your Dej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dej lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Dej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dej in 1982 was 84, and 56 in 2000.

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