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Deich Family History

Deich Surname Meaning

German: partly standardized form of Low German dīk ‘dike’ (reflected also in German Teich) in the north a topographic name from Middle Low German dīk ‘dike dam’ for someone who lived and farmed near a coastal dike.

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


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Where is the Deich family from?

You can see how Deich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Deich families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deich families in 1911.
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What did your Deich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deich. 33% of Deich men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Deich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deich were Woodworker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Woodworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deich 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Deich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deich. For the veterans among your Deich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Deich in 1963 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deich 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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