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Distelhorst Family History

Distelhorst 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: Selhorst, Haselhorst, Steinhorst, Batenhorst, Distel, Eichhorst

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Where is the Distelhorst family from?

You can see how Distelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distelhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Distelhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Distelhorst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Distelhorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Distelhorst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distelhorst 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 Distelhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Distelhorst. 39% of Distelhorst men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Distelhorst women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Distelhorst were Butcher and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Blacksmith
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cashier
    29%

What Distelhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Distelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distelhorst 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Distelhorst. 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 233 military records available for the last name Distelhorst. For the veterans among your Distelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distelhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Distelhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Distelhorst in 1963 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distelhorst 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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