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Dezern Family History

Dezern Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Dezarn.

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


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Where is the Dezern family from?

You can see how Dezern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dezern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dezern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dezern family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dezern's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dezern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dezern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dezern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dezern. 37% of Dezern men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

What Dezern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Dezern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dezern 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dezern. 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 415 military records available for the last name Dezern. For the veterans among your Dezern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dezern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dezern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dezern in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dezern 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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