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Dei Family History

Dei Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wei, Mei, Fei, Deo, Dai, Pei, Dey, Dee, Doi, Lei

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Where is the Dei family from?

You can see how Dei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dei family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dei families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dei's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dei 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 Dei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dei. 32% of Dei men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dei women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dei were Welder and Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Welder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dei 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dei. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Dei. For the veterans among your Dei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dei lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dei in 1961 was 34, and 70 in 2003.

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