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Distenhoft Family History

Distenhoft 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: Steinhoff, Osterholt, Westerhoff, Dickerhoff, Butenhoff, Witthoft

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Where is the Distenhoft family from?

You can see how Distenhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distenhoft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Distenhoft families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Distenhoft's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Distenhoft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Distenhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distenhoft 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Distenhoft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Distenhoft. For the veterans among your Distenhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distenhoft lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distenhoft

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