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Deininger Family History

Deininger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Deining(en). This is a common placename in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Heininger, Reininger, Leininger, Denninger, Weininger, Meininger

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Where is the Deininger family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deininger. 16% of Deininger men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Deininger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deininger were Manager and Typist. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deininger 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 Deininger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Deininger. For the veterans among your Deininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deininger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Deininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deininger in 1955 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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