Deeter Family History

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Deeter Name Meaning

Either a North German form of Dieter or a respelling of the same name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Deter, Deuter, Heeter, Teeter, Detter, Peeper, Dieter, Reeter, Deater

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Deeter Family Origin

Where is the Deeter family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Deeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deeter families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Deeter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deeter's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deeter families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Deeter Family Occupations

    What did your Deeter ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Deeter occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Deeter's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Deeter. A less common occupation for the Deeter family was Farming.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Keeping House

      5%

    • Farming

      4%

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

    Deeter Historical Records

    What Deeter family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Deeter

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Deeter. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Deeter. For the veterans among your Deeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Deeter Life Expectancy

    What is the average Deeter lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Deeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Deeter in 1945 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deeter

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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