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Dursteler Family History

Dursteler 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: Gurtler, Diestler, Marsteller, Wurtele, Distler, Dunster, Duesler

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Where is the Dursteler family from?

You can see how Dursteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursteler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dursteler family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dursteler's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Dursteler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dursteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dursteler. 100% of Dursteler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Dursteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursteler 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Dursteler. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dursteler. For the veterans among your Dursteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursteler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dursteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dursteler in 1959 was 61, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dursteler 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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