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Durstine Family History

Durstine Surname Meaning

Variant of Derstine a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Durstine family from?

You can see how Durstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Durstine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Durstine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Durstine families in 1911.
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What did your Durstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durstine. 46% of Durstine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Durstine women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durstine were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Durstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durstine 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Durstine. 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 165 military records available for the last name Durstine. For the veterans among your Durstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durstine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Durstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Durstine in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durstine 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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