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Deusch Family History

Deusch 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: Deutsch, Dusch, Dausch, Keusch, Desch, Dersch, Reusch, Deutch, Dech

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Where is the Deusch family from?

You can see how Deusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Deusch families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Deusch's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Deusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deusch 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 Deusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deusch. 28% of Deusch men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Painter And Carpenter
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Deusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Deusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deusch 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Deusch. 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 139 military records available for the last name Deusch. For the veterans among your Deusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deusch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Deusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deusch in 1967 was 58, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deusch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deusch 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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