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Dystrup Family History

Dystrup 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: Dastrup, Westrup, Westrum, Dysart, Bidstrup, Strop, Strub, Strupp

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Where is the Dystrup family from?

You can see how Dystrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dystrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dystrup families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dystrup's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dystrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dystrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dystrup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dystrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dystrup 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dystrup. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dystrup. For the veterans among your Dystrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dystrup lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Dystrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dystrup in 1962 was 86, and 73 in 1992.

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