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Deschler Family History

Deschler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a purse- or bag-maker a variant of Teschner.

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


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Where is the Deschler family from?

You can see how Deschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deschler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deschler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deschler families in 1891.
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What did your Deschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deschler. 15% of Deschler men worked as a Truck Driver and 38% of Deschler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschler were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Deschler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschler 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Deschler. 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 820 military records available for the last name Deschler. For the veterans among your Deschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Deschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deschler in 1951 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschler 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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