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Deyson Family History

Deyson 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: Dyson, Deason, Deyton, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon

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Where is the Deyson family from?

You can see how Deyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deyson families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Deyson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Deyson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Deyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deyson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Deyson. For the veterans among your Deyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Deyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deyson in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 1994.

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