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Dierstein Family History

Dierstein Surname 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: Dinerstein, Fierstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Kirstein, Diersen

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Where is the Dierstein family from?

You can see how Dierstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dierstein families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dierstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dierstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierstein 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 Dierstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierstein. 100% of Dierstein men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Dierstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Dierstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierstein 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dierstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Dierstein. For the veterans among your Dierstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dierstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dierstein in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierstein 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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