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Desterhoft Family History

Desterhoft 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: Westerhoff, Westerhold, Osterholt, Westerholm, Fetterhoff, Osterhout

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Where is the Desterhoft family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desterhoft 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 Desterhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembling was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desterhoft. 100% of Desterhoft women worked as an Assembling. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembling
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Desterhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desterhoft 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Desterhoft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Desterhoft. For the veterans among your Desterhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desterhoft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Desterhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desterhoft in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 1990.

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