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Dirst Family History

Dirst 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: Dorst, Durst, Hirst, First, Kirst, Darst, Hurst, Borst, Horst, Dust

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Where is the Dirst family from?

You can see how Dirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dirst families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dirst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirst. 40% of Dirst men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirst 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dirst. 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 333 military records available for the last name Dirst. For the veterans among your Dirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dirst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dirst in 1963 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

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