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Deissinger Family History

Deissinger 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: Dissinger, Weissinger, Geissinger, Messinger, Reisinger, Kissinger

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Where is the Deissinger family from?

You can see how Deissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deissinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deissinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deissinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Deissinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deissinger 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 Deissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deissinger. 100% of Deissinger men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Deissinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Deissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deissinger 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Deissinger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Deissinger. For the veterans among your Deissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deissinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deissinger in 1968 was 77, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deissinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deissinger 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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