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Deist Family History

Deist Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Deisten near Celle (Hanover).

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


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Where is the Deist family from?

You can see how Deist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Deist families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Deist's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deist families in 1911.
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What did your Deist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deist. 29% of Deist men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Deist women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deist were Salesman and Book Binder.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Book Binder
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deist 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Deist. 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 486 military records available for the last name Deist. For the veterans among your Deist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deist in 1957 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deist 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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