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Deines Family History

Deines Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dienes. German: patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with degen ‘young warrior vassal’.

See Degen 2 Dein.

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


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You can see how Deines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Deines families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Deines's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Deines families in 1911.
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What did your Deines ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deines. 100% of Deines 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Deines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deines 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Deines. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Deines. For the veterans among your Deines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deines lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Deines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deines in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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