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Deichstetter Family History

Deichstetter 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: Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Kerstetter, Helmstetter, Rechsteiner

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Where is the Deichstetter family from?

You can see how Deichstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deichstetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deichstetter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deichstetter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deichstetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deichstetter 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 31 census records available for the last name Deichstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deichstetter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deichstetter. 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 119 military records available for the last name Deichstetter. For the veterans among your Deichstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deichstetter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Deichstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deichstetter in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deichstetter 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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