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Dea Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of O'Dea . Chinese: possibly a variant of the surname 謝 see Xie

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


Similar surnames: Drea, Dean, Rea, Zea, Kea, Dey, Deam, Dee, Deal, Delay

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Where is the Dea family from?

You can see how Dea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Dea families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dea's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dea. 43% of Dea 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
    43%
  • Labourer
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Dea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dea 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dea. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Dea. For the veterans among your Dea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dea lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dea in 1954 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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