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Desteiger Family History

Desteiger 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: Steiger, Seiger, Steiner, Messenger, Steger, Westheimer, Detweiler

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Where is the Desteiger family from?

You can see how Desteiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desteiger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desteiger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desteiger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desteiger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desteiger 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 54 census records available for the last name Desteiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desteiger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Desteiger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Desteiger. For the veterans among your Desteiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desteiger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Desteiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Desteiger in 1957 was 53, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desteiger 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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