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Deresch Family History

Deresch 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: Dersch, Dresch, Deutsch, Dorsch, Kresch, Heesch, Lersch, Hersch

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Where is the Deresch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deresch 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 Deresch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deresch. 67% of Deresch 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Deresch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deresch 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Deresch. 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 19 military records available for the last name Deresch. For the veterans among your Deresch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deresch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Deresch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deresch in 1972 was 94, and 67 in 2001.

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