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Deiters Family History

Deiters Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Deiter.

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


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Where is the Deiters family from?

You can see how Deiters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deiters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deiters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Deiters family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deiters's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deiters families in 1911.
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What did your Deiters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deiters. 50% of Deiters men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deiters women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Deiters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deiters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deiters 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Deiters. 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 845 military records available for the last name Deiters. For the veterans among your Deiters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deiters lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deiters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Deiters in 1962 was 95, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deiters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deiters 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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