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Dirscherl Family History

Dirscherl 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: Discher, Hirschel, Hirschberg, Bircher, Durocher, Disher, Kerscher

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Where is the Dirscherl family from?

You can see how Dirscherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirscherl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirscherl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dirscherl families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dirscherl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dirscherl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirscherl 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 186 census records available for the last name Dirscherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirscherl 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dirscherl. 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 Dirscherl. For the veterans among your Dirscherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirscherl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dirscherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dirscherl in 1959 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirscherl 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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