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Durschmidt Family History

Durschmidt 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: Schmidt, Reinschmidt, Scheidt, Depperschmidt, Goldschmidt, Larscheid

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Where is the Durschmidt family from?

You can see how Durschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durschmidt family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durschmidt's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Durschmidt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Durschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durschmidt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Durschmidt. 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 45 military records available for the last name Durschmidt. For the veterans among your Durschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durschmidt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Durschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Durschmidt in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durschmidt 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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