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Dastons Family History

Dastons Surname 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: Easton, Dalton, Aston, Haston, Baston, Gaston, Danton, Caston

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Where is the Dastons family from?

You can see how Dastons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dastons family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dastons family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dastons's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dastons families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dastons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dastons 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dastons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dastons. For the veterans among your Dastons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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