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Direst Family History

Direst 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: Ciresi, Dorst, Durst, Drust, Sires, Drost, Dies, Forest, Dress, Hirst

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Where is the Direst family from?

You can see how Direst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Direst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Direst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Direst family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Direst's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Direst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Direst 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 26 census records available for the last name Direst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Direst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Direst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Direst. For the veterans among your Direst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Direst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Direst 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Direst

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