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Deschner Name Meaning

German: variant of Deschler .

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


Similar surnames: Teschner, Deschler, Dashner, Belschner, Fechner, Dascher, Eichner

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Where is the Deschner family from?

You can see how Deschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Deschner families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Deschner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Deschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deschner. 62% of Deschner men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Deschner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschner were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    62%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschner 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Deschner. 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 566 military records available for the last name Deschner. For the veterans among your Deschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Deschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deschner in 1949 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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