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Dirstenfeld Family History

Dirstenfeld 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: Gerstenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Lichtenfeld, Biesterfeld, Birkenfeld

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dirstenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirstenfeld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dirstenfeld. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dirstenfeld. For the veterans among your Dirstenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirstenfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Dirstenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dirstenfeld in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 1984.

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