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Deisinger Family History

Deisinger 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: Reisinger, Deininger, Geisinger, Disinger, Meisinger, Heisinger

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Where is the Deisinger family from?

You can see how Deisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deisinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Deisinger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deisinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deisinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deisinger 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 Deisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deisinger. 34% of Deisinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Deisinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deisinger were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Deisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deisinger 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Deisinger. 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 520 military records available for the last name Deisinger. For the veterans among your Deisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deisinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deisinger in 1962 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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