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Deisman Family History

Deisman 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: Reisman, Weisman, Eisman, Dearman, Leiman, Reitman, Mesman, Messman

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Where is the Deisman family from?

You can see how Deisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deisman families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deisman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisman 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 Deisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deisman. 100% of Deisman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Deisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Deisman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Deisman. For the veterans among your Deisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deisman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deisman in 1966 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deisman 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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