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Deschwanden Family History

Deschwanden 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: Deshpande, Schwander, Neuschwander, Schwandt, Schwantes, Eschmann

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Where is the Deschwanden family from?

You can see how Deschwanden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschwanden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deschwanden family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschwanden's in USA. California had the highest population of Deschwanden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschwanden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deschwanden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Deschwanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschwanden 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Deschwanden. 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 29 military records available for the last name Deschwanden. For the veterans among your Deschwanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschwanden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Deschwanden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deschwanden in 1968 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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