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Deyne Family History

Deyne 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: Deane, Doyne, Heyne, Denne, Deyoe, Dehne, Dean, Devine, Coyne, Senne

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Where is the Deyne family from?

You can see how Deyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Deyne family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deyne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deyne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deyne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Deyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyne 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Deyne. 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 48 military records available for the last name Deyne. For the veterans among your Deyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deyne in 1966 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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