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Duerst Family History

Duerst Surname Meaning

German (Dürst): see Durst

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duerst family from?

You can see how Duerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duerst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Duerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Duerst families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duerst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duerst families in 1891.
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What did your Duerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duerst. 45% of Duerst men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duerst women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duerst were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Duerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerst 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Duerst. 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 261 military records available for the last name Duerst. For the veterans among your Duerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerst lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duerst in 1955 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duerst 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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