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Deits Family History

Deits 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: Deis, Deiss, Deats, Deitz, Deets, Reis, Meis, Beets, Leite, Weith

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Where is the Deits family from?

You can see how Deits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deits family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Deits families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Deits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deits 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 Deits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deits. 34% of Deits men worked as a Painter and 100% of Deits women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Collector
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Deits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deits 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Deits. 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 286 military records available for the last name Deits. For the veterans among your Deits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deits lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Deits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deits in 1958 was 52, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deits 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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