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Deise Family History

Deise 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: Meise, Zeise, Reise, Leise, Deike, Derise, Deis, Deiss, Deese, Delise

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Where is the Deise family from?

You can see how Deise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deise family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deise 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 Deise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deise. 34% of Deise men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Deise women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • City Fireman
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Deise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Deise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deise 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Deise. 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 199 military records available for the last name Deise. For the veterans among your Deise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deise lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deise in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deise 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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