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Desteijer Family History

Desteijer 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: Steiner, Westheimer, Detweiler, Steiger, Steiber, Detwiler, Steimer

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Where is the Desteijer family from?

You can see how Desteijer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desteijer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Desteijer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desteijer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desteijer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Desteijer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desteijer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desteijer. 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 Desteijer. For the veterans among your Desteijer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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