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Duesterhoft Family History

Duesterhoft 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: Westerhoff, Westerhold, Osterholt, Wuesthoff, Westerholm, Fetterhoff

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Where is the Duesterhoft family from?

You can see how Duesterhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duesterhoft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duesterhoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Duesterhoft families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Duesterhoft's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Duesterhoft families in 1880.
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What did your Duesterhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duesterhoft. 50% of Duesterhoft men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Duesterhoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Duesterhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duesterhoft 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Duesterhoft. 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 17 military records available for the last name Duesterhoft. For the veterans among your Duesterhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duesterhoft lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Duesterhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duesterhoft in 1966 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duesterhoft 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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