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Deshurley Family History

Deshurley 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: Shurley, Durley, Hurley, Decoursey, Shirley, Sherley, Wehrley

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Where is the Deshurley family from?

You can see how Deshurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshurley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deshurley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deshurley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshurley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deshurley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshurley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deshurley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Deshurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshurley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deshurley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Deshurley. For the veterans among your Deshurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshurley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Deshurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deshurley in 1967 was 75, and 47 in 2003.

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