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Deitz Family History

Deitz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dietz and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Deitz is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Deitz family from?

You can see how Deitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Deitz families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Deitz's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Deitz families in 1891.
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What did your Deitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deitz. 100% of Deitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Deitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Deitz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Deitz. For the veterans among your Deitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deitz in 1943 was 24, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deitz 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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