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Deisz Family History

Deisz 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: Weisz, Reisz, Deis, Deiss, Deist, Deitz, Geisz, Reis, Meis, Geist

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Where is the Deisz family from?

You can see how Deisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deisz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deisz families living in Missouri. This was about 20% of all the recorded Deisz's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Deisz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisz 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 Deisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deisz. 60% of Deisz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Deisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Deisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisz 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Deisz. 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 160 military records available for the last name Deisz. For the veterans among your Deisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deisz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Deisz in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisz 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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