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Dutsch Family History

Dutsch Name 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, Kutsch, Dutch, Lutsch, Ditsch, Butsch, Gutsch, Nutsch

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Where is the Dutsch family from?

You can see how Dutsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dutsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dutsch families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dutsch's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Dutsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dutsch 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 Dutsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dutsch. 22% of Dutsch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dutsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dutsch were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dutsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutsch 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Dutsch. 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 Dutsch. For the veterans among your Dutsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutsch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dutsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dutsch in 1959 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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