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Duerstine Family History

Duerstine 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: Derstine, Dustin, Erskine, Guertin, Duerson, Durston, Duensing

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Where is the Duerstine family from?

You can see how Duerstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duerstine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Duerstine family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Duerstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Duerstine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duerstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Duerstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Duerstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerstine 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 Duerstine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Duerstine. For the veterans among your Duerstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerstine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Duerstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duerstine in 1967 was 25, and 75 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duerstine 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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