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Distelzweig Family History

Distelzweig 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: Rosenzweig, Distel, Dingeldein, Distler, Stelzer, Stelzner

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Where is the Distelzweig family from?

You can see how Distelzweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distelzweig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Distelzweig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Distelzweig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Distelzweig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Distelzweig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distelzweig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Distelzweig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Distelzweig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Distelzweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distelzweig 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Distelzweig. 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 35 military records available for the last name Distelzweig. For the veterans among your Distelzweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distelzweig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Distelzweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Distelzweig in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 1998.

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