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Deone Family History

Deone Surname 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: Drone, Deane, Deon, Leone, Done, Denne, Delone, Dehne, Dore, Dean

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Where is the Deone family from?

You can see how Deone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deone family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Deone families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Deone's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deone. 30% of Deone men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Deone women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deone were Laborer and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Helper
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Helper
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%

What Deone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Deone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deone 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Deone. 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 58 military records available for the last name Deone. For the veterans among your Deone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deone lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Deone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deone in 1975 was 83, and 99 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deone 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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