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Deshaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Deschamps . Compare Dishaw .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Desha, Dersham, De Hay, Shaw, Upshaw, Deshon, Henshaw, Kershaw

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Where is the Deshaw family from?

You can see how Deshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Deshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Deshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deshaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deshaw. 100% of Deshaw men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshaw 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Deshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Deshaw. For the veterans among your Deshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshaw lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Deshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deshaw in 1956 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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