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Deigert Family History

Deigert 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: Deibert, Weigert, Seiger, Egert, Deger, Denger, Dessert, Dechert

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Where is the Deigert family from?

You can see how Deigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deigert families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deigert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deigert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deigert 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 Deigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deigert. 20% of Deigert men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Deigert women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Plasterer
    20%
  • Operator Punch Press
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Deigert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Deigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigert 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Deigert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Deigert. For the veterans among your Deigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Deigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deigert in 1956 was 57, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deigert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deigert 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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