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De Jesus Surname Meaning

Spanish (De Jesús): patronymic from the personal name Jesús itself from the Latin form of the Greek name Iēsous which renders Aramaic Yeshua from Hebrew Yoshua a by-form of Yehoshua.

Jesus and Joshua are related names, both tracing their origins back to the same roots found in ancient languages.

The evolution of these names highlights the connections between different cultures and languages throughout history.

Understanding the etymology of names like Jesús provides insight into their significance and the legacy they carry.

This exploration of names also reflects how language evolves and adapts over time.

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


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You can see how De Jesus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Jesus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most De Jesus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 De Jesus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded De Jesus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of De Jesus families in 1911.
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What is the average De Jesus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, De Jesus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for De Jesus in 1954 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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