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Deotsch Family History

Deotsch 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: Deutsch, Deitsch, Dorsch, Letsch, Fetsch, Dosch, Metsch, Desch

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Where is the Deotsch family from?

You can see how Deotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deotsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deotsch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deotsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deotsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deotsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Deotsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Deotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deotsch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Deotsch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deotsch. For the veterans among your Deotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deotsch lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Deotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deotsch in 1986 was 94, and 70 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deotsch 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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