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Deitche Family History

Deitche 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: Deitch, Deich, Veitch, Deroche, Ditch, Leitch, Deutch, Deitsch

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Where is the Deitche family from?

You can see how Deitche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deitche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deitche families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deitche's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Deitche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deitche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deitche ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deitche ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Deitche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitche 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deitche. 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 51 military records available for the last name Deitche. For the veterans among your Deitche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitche lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Deitche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deitche in 1945 was 36, and 74 in 2001.

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