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Deutcher Family History

Deutcher 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: Dutcher, Deutscher, Letcher, Ketcher, Reuscher, Butcher, Cutcher

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Where is the Deutcher family from?

You can see how Deutcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deutcher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deutcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Deutcher families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Deutcher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Deutcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deutcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deutcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deutcher. 58% of Deutcher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deutcher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Deutcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Deutcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deutcher 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Deutcher. 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 77 military records available for the last name Deutcher. For the veterans among your Deutcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deutcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Deutcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deutcher in 1965 was 82, and 66 in 2001.

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