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Deschl Family History

Deschl 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: Desch, Dech, Dusch, Esch, Pesch, Tesch, Dosch, Mesch, Peschel, Deich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Deschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschl 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deschl. 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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There are 94 military records available for the last name Deschl. For the veterans among your Deschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschl lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Deschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deschl in 1985 was 87, and 64 in 1997.

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