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Deusen Family History

Deusen 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: Deuser, Eisen, Elsen, Dennen, Jessen, Kessen, Reuben, Bensen, Neuser

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Where is the Deusen family from?

You can see how Deusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deusen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deusen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deusen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deusen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deusen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deusen 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 Deusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deusen. 17% of Deusen men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Deusen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deusen were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Clerical
    20%
  • Assist Designer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Deusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deusen 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Deusen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Deusen. For the veterans among your Deusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deusen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Deusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deusen in 1973 was 76, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deusen 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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