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Dezelle Family History

Dezelle 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: Decelle, Ezelle, Dezell, Deville, Ezell, Kezele, Teselle, Lemelle

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Where is the Dezelle family from?

You can see how Dezelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezelle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dezelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dezelle family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dezelle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dezelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dezelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dezelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Dezelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezelle 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dezelle. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dezelle. For the veterans among your Dezelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dezelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dezelle in 1962 was 65, and 80 in 2002.

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