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Derstine Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Thierstein or of its German altered form Dierstein: unexplained. Compare Durstine .

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


Similar surnames: Dorsten, Dertinger, Erskine, Pershing, Castine, Dustin, Kersting

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Where is the Derstine family from?

You can see how Derstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derstine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Derstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Derstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derstine. 29% of Derstine men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Derstine women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derstine were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    54%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derstine 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Derstine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 393 military records available for the last name Derstine. For the veterans among your Derstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derstine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derstine in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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