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Deshantz Family History

Deshantz 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: Dechant, Deshane, Descant, Shantz, Deshaw, Schantz, De Hart

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Where is the Deshantz family from?

You can see how Deshantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshantz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deshantz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deshantz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Deshantz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Deshantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshantz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deshantz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Deshantz. For the veterans among your Deshantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshantz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Deshantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deshantz in 1962 was 57, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshantz 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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