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Deshay Family History

Deshay Surname Meaning

Variant of Desha a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Deshay family from?

You can see how Deshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Deshay families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deshay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deshay families in 1911.
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What did your Deshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deshay. 37% of Deshay men worked as a Farm Laborer and 67% of Deshay women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deshay were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Deshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deshay. 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 226 military records available for the last name Deshay. For the veterans among your Deshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Deshay in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deshay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshay 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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