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Deyell Family History

Deyell 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: Debell, Decell, Dewell, Dezell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Dell, Yell

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Where is the Deyell family from?

You can see how Deyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deyell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Deyell families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Deyell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deyell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Production Line Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deyell. 100% of Deyell men worked as a Production Line Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Production Line Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyell 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Deyell. 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 565 military records available for the last name Deyell. For the veterans among your Deyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deyell in 1962 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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