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Deisher Family History

Deisher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deischer: from Deisch a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German tac ‘day’.

Possibly a dialect variant of Deutscher.

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


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Where is the Deisher family from?

You can see how Deisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Deisher families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Deisher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Deisher families in 1891.
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What did your Deisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deisher. 37% of Deisher men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Deisher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deisher were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Topper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisher 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Deisher. 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 594 military records available for the last name Deisher. For the veterans among your Deisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deisher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deisher in 1962 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisher 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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