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Deao Family History

Deao 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: Dean, Dear, Deo, Deak, Delo, Debo, Deas, Deal, Dedo, Deam

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Where is the Deao family from?

You can see how Deao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deao family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Deao families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Deao families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deao's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Deao families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Deao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deao 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deao. 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 17 military records available for the last name Deao. For the veterans among your Deao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deao lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Deao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deao in 1968 was 44, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deao 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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