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Deshance Family History

Deshance 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: Deshane, Deshpande, Defrance, Dushane, Hance, Deshaw, Chance, Dechant

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Where is the Deshance family from?

You can see how Deshance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshance family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deshance family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshance's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deshance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshance 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 1 census records available for the last name Deshance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshance 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deshance. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deshance. For the veterans among your Deshance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshance lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Deshance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deshance in 1969 was 70, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshance 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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