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Deshler Family History

Deshler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deschler.

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


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Where is the Deshler family from?

You can see how Deshler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deshler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deshler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Deshler families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Deshler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Deshler families in 1891.
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What did your Deshler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deshler. 17% of Deshler men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Deshler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deshler were Clerk and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Beautician
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deshler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deshler 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Deshler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deshler. For the veterans among your Deshler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deshler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deshler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Deshler in 1943 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deshler 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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