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Deschoff Family History

Deschoff 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: Bischoff, De Hoff, Aschoff, Westhoff, Benchoff, Schoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Deschoff family from?

You can see how Deschoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deschoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deschoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschoff 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 14 census records available for the last name Deschoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Deschoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deschoff. For the veterans among your Deschoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Deschoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deschoff in 1972 was 47, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschoff 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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