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Deschaw Family History

Deschaw 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: Deshaw, Demchak, Desch, Desha, Deschamp, Dishaw, Derham, Shaw

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Where is the Deschaw family from?

You can see how Deschaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Deschaw family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deschaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Deschaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Deschaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deschaw. For the veterans among your Deschaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Deschaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deschaw in 1968 was 70, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschaw 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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