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Duerth Family History

Duerth 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: Wuerth, Dearth, Duer, Furth, Huerta, Puerto, Lueth, Duet, Hoerth

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Where is the Duerth family from?

You can see how Duerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duerth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Duerth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Duerth families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Duerth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Duerth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duerth. 100% of Duerth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Duerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Duerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Duerth. 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 military records available for the last name Duerth. For the veterans among your Duerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerth lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Duerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Duerth in 1980 was 80, and 82 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duerth 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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