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Deu Family History

Deu 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: Du, Deo, Dey, Dee, Dau, Dew, Leu, Deus, Dec, Beu

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Where is the Deu family from?

You can see how Deu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Deu families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deu's in USA. California had the highest population of Deu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deu. 100% of Deu men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Deu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deu 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Deu. 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 116 military records available for the last name Deu. For the veterans among your Deu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deu in 1965 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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