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Deshazer Family History

Deshazer Surname Meaning

Variant of Deshazo a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Deshazer family from?

You can see how Deshazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshazer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshazer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Deshazer families living in Kentucky. This was about 31% of all the recorded Deshazer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Deshazer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshazer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deshazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deshazer. 44% of Deshazer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Deshazer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deshazer were Comon Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Comon Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Deshazer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deshazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshazer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deshazer. 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 459 military records available for the last name Deshazer. For the veterans among your Deshazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshazer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Deshazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deshazer in 1951 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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