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Duitscher Family History

Duitscher Surname Meaning

Dutch: ethnic name for a German from Duitscher a variant of Duitser ‘German’. In the US it is found mainly in IA.

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


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Where is the Duitscher family from?

You can see how Duitscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duitscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Duitscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duitscher families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duitscher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duitscher families in 1920.
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What did your Duitscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duitscher. 67% of Duitscher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Duitscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Duitscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duitscher 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Duitscher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Duitscher. For the veterans among your Duitscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duitscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duitscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Duitscher in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duitscher 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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