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Deuss Family History

Deuss 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: Reuss, Deus, Deiss, Heuss, Ness, Buss, Russ, Huss, Gruss, Dust

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Where is the Deuss family from?

You can see how Deuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deuss families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deuss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deuss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deuss 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 235 census records available for the last name Deuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deuss 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Deuss. 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 85 military records available for the last name Deuss. For the veterans among your Deuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deuss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Deuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Deuss in 1968 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deuss 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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