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Distelrath Family History

Distelrath 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: Distel, Eiswerth, Stelmach, Deisenroth, Winterroth, Mcelrath

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Where is the Distelrath family from?

You can see how Distelrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distelrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Distelrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Distelrath families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Distelrath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Distelrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distelrath 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 Distelrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Distelrath. 100% of Distelrath men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Distelrath women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Distelrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Distelrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distelrath 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Distelrath. 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 73 military records available for the last name Distelrath. For the veterans among your Distelrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distelrath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Distelrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Distelrath in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distelrath 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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