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Distelhurst Family History

Distelhurst 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: Whitehurst, Smethurst, Dewhurst, Selhorst, Haselhorst, Tolhurst

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Where is the Distelhurst family from?

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

In 1940, Furniture Repair Shp was the top reported job for people in the USA named Distelhurst. 100% of Distelhurst men worked as a Furniture Repair Shp.

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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

  • Furniture Repair Shp
    100%

What Distelhurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Distelhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distelhurst 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Distelhurst. 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 55 military records available for the last name Distelhurst. For the veterans among your Distelhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distelhurst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Distelhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Distelhurst in 1962 was 47, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distelhurst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distelhurst 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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