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Deatch Family History

Deatch Surname 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: Deutch, Deitch, Veatch, Heath, Dearth, Deutsch, Dech, Reach, Leach

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Where is the Deatch family from?

You can see how Deatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deatch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deatch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deatch families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Deatch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deatch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deatch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Deatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deatch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deatch. 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 9 military records available for the last name Deatch. For the veterans among your Deatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deatch lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Deatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deatch in 1991 was 84, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deatch 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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