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Deshield Family History

Deshield Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dashiell a surname of French origin. Compare Dashield Deshiell and Deshields.

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


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Where is the Deshield family from?

You can see how Deshield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deshield family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deshield's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Deshield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deshield 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 Deshield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deshield. 62% of Deshield men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Deshield women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deshield were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Deshield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Deshield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshield 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Deshield. 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 133 military records available for the last name Deshield. For the veterans among your Deshield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deshield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deshield in 1966 was 68, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshield 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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