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Durschnitt Family History

Durschnitt 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: Schlitt, Burchett, Kurschner, Schmitt, Dorschner, Schnitz, Durtschi

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Where is the Durschnitt family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Durschnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durschnitt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Durschnitt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Durschnitt. For the veterans among your Durschnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durschnitt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Durschnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durschnitt in 1978 was 71, and 90 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durschnitt 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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