This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Deisting family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Deisting Family History

Deisting 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: Leising, Leiting, Heiting, Derstine, Beiting, Kesting, Reising

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Deisting family from?

You can see how Deisting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisting family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deisting families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Deisting families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Deisting's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Deisting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Deisting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deisting. 100% of Deisting men worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Deisting | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Deisting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Deisting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisting census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Deisting

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Deisting. 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.

View all Deisting immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Deisting. For the veterans among your Deisting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Deisting military records

You've only scratched the surface of Deisting family history

Discover More

What is the average Deisting lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Deisting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deisting in 1975 was 88, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deisting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisting 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Deisting family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial