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Deisen Family History

Deisen 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: Eisen, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Geisen, Heiden, Meise, Peiser, Elsen

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Where is the Deisen family from?

You can see how Deisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Deisen families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisen 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 90 census records available for the last name Deisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Deisen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Deisen. For the veterans among your Deisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deisen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisen 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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