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Deitsch Family History

Deitsch Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Deutsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deitsch family from?

You can see how Deitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Deitsch families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deitsch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deitsch families in 1871.
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What did your Deitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deitsch. 100% of Deitsch 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Deitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitsch 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Deitsch. 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 926 military records available for the last name Deitsch. For the veterans among your Deitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitsch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Deitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deitsch in 1951 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deitsch 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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