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Durstin Family History

Durstin 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: Dustin, Durston, Austin, Dunstan, Burston, Hurston, Durst, Justin

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Where is the Durstin family from?

You can see how Durstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durstin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Durstin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Durstin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Durstin families in 1880.
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What did your Durstin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Durstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durstin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Durstin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Durstin. For the veterans among your Durstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durstin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Durstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durstin in 1969 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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