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Dirstein Family History

Dirstein Name 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: Kirstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Milstein, Burstein, Lipstein

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Where is the Dirstein family from?

You can see how Dirstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dirstein families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirstein's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dirstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dirstein. 100% of Dirstein 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Dirstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirstein 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dirstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dirstein. For the veterans among your Dirstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirstein lifespan?

Average Dirstein life expectancy in 1976 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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