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Deichert Family History

Deichert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Teichert.

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


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Where is the Deichert family from?

You can see how Deichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deichert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deichert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Deichert families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deichert's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Deichert families in 1841.
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What did your Deichert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deichert. 55% of Deichert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deichert women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Deichert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deichert 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Deichert. 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 302 military records available for the last name Deichert. For the veterans among your Deichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deichert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deichert in 1960 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deichert 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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