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Deesch Family History

Deesch 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: Heesch, Desch, Dersch, Dresch, Deutsch, Dech, Dorsch, Dusch, Rensch

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Where is the Deesch family from?

You can see how Deesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deesch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deesch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deesch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Deesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deesch 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 83 census records available for the last name Deesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deesch 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deesch. 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 22 military records available for the last name Deesch. For the veterans among your Deesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deesch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Deesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deesch in 1954 was 57, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deesch 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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