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Deith Family History

Deith 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: Weith, Keith, Reith, Leith, Deich, Seith, Beith, Deitch, Deitz, Feith

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Where is the Deith family from?

You can see how Deith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Deith families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deith 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 Deith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deith. 100% of Deith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deith 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deith. 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 130 military records available for the last name Deith. For the veterans among your Deith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Deith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deith in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deith 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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