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Desterhoff Family History

Desterhoff 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, Fetterhoff, Westerhold, Westhoff, Dickerhoff, Meyerhoff

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Where is the Desterhoff family from?

You can see how Desterhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desterhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desterhoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Desterhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Desterhoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Desterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desterhoff 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 Desterhoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Desterhoff. For the veterans among your Desterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desterhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Desterhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Desterhoff in 1968 was 77, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desterhoff 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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