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Dejean Family History

Dejean Surname Meaning

French (also Déjean): patronymic with fused preposition de ‘of’ from the personal name Jean an equivalent of John.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Dejean family from?

You can see how Dejean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dejean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Dejean families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Dejean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dejean families in 1911.
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What did your Dejean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dejean. 50% of Dejean men worked as a Journ.

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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

  • Journ
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dejean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejean 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Dejean. 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 766 military records available for the last name Dejean. For the veterans among your Dejean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejean lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dejean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dejean in 1958 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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