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Deiterich Family History

Deiterich 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: Deitrich, Deitering, Dederich, Deitrick, Detrich, Dittrich, Dieterich

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Where is the Deiterich family from?

You can see how Deiterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deiterich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deiterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Deiterich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Deiterich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deiterich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deiterich 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 Deiterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Blocking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deiterich. 100% of Deiterich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deiterich women worked as a Blocking.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Blocking
    100%

What Deiterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Deiterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deiterich 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Deiterich. 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 83 military records available for the last name Deiterich. For the veterans among your Deiterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deiterich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deiterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deiterich in 1968 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deiterich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deiterich 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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