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Deziel Name Meaning

Altered form (Déziel) of French Delguel: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article del ‘from the’ denoting someone from any of a few places called Le Guel in southwestern France.

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


Similar surnames: Daniel, Demel, Dowie, Dezell, Denier, Nebel, Keel, Hefel, Eitel

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Where is the Deziel family from?

You can see how Deziel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deziel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deziel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 231 Deziel families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Deziel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deziel families in 1911.
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What did your Deziel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Fileuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deziel. 35% of Deziel men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Deziel women worked as a Fileuse. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Menuiserie
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fileuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deziel 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Deziel. 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 349 military records available for the last name Deziel. For the veterans among your Deziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deziel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deziel in 1963 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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