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Disterhoft Family History

Disterhoft 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: Osterholt, Westerhoff, Dickerhoff, Osterhout, Westerhold, Achterhof

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What did your Disterhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disterhoft. 84% of Disterhoft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Disterhoft women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Disterhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disterhoft 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Disterhoft. 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 51 military records available for the last name Disterhoft. For the veterans among your Disterhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disterhoft lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Disterhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Disterhoft in 1968 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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