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Deschef Family History

Deschef 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: Eschen, Drescher, Desch, Peschel, Lescher, Discher, Mescher, Doscher

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Where is the Deschef family from?

You can see how Deschef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deschef family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschef's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Deschef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschef 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 7 census records available for the last name Deschef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschef 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deschef. 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 military records available for the last name Deschef. For the veterans among your Deschef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschef lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Deschef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deschef in 1983 was 59, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschef 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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