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Deskin Family History

Deskin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Diskin.

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


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Where is the Deskin family from?

You can see how Deskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Deskin families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Deskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deskin families in 1911.
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What did your Deskin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deskin 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Deskin. 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 726 military records available for the last name Deskin. For the veterans among your Deskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deskin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deskin in 1957 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deskin 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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