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Desch Family History

Desch Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Tasch a metonymic occupational name for maker of bags and purses

or a topographic name for someone who lived by a field with irregular angles.

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


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Where is the Desch family from?

You can see how Desch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Desch families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Desch's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Desch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desch 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 Desch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Desch. 100% of Desch 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Desch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desch 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 Desch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desch. For the veterans among your Desch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Desch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desch in 1953 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desch 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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