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Distenfield Family History

Distenfield 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: Stanfield, Battenfield, Bottenfield, Westerfield, Rosenfield

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Where is the Distenfield family from?

You can see how Distenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Distenfield family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Distenfield's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Distenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distenfield 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 Distenfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Distenfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Distenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distenfield 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Distenfield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Distenfield. For the veterans among your Distenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distenfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Distenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Distenfield in 1968 was 79, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distenfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distenfield 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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