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Deshinger Family History

Deshinger 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: Messinger, Dissinger, Deringer, Kesinger, Hessinger, Wehinger

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Where is the Deshinger family from?

You can see how Deshinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deshinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deshinger families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Deshinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Deshinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Deshinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deshinger. 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 Deshinger. For the veterans among your Deshinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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