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Deeves Family History

Deeves Surname Meaning

see Deaves.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deeves family from?

You can see how Deeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deeves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Deeves families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Deeves's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deeves families in 1880.
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What did your Deeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deeves. 50% of Deeves women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeves 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Deeves. 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 142 military records available for the last name Deeves. For the veterans among your Deeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeves lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Deeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deeves in 1952 was 53, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeves ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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