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Deiger Family History

Deiger Name 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: Seiger, Deger, Denger, Zeiger, Deiter, Geiger, Delger, Neiger, Weiger

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Where is the Deiger family from?

You can see how Deiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Deiger families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Deiger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deiger. 43% of Deiger 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Advertising
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Deiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deiger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Deiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Deiger. For the veterans among your Deiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deiger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Deiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deiger in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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