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Deste Family History

Deste 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: Beste, Dente, Desta, Best, Oest, Leite, Tester, Jesse, Doster, Dust

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Where is the Deste family from?

You can see how Deste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deste families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deste's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Deste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deste ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deste. 100% of Deste women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deste 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Deste. 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 113 military records available for the last name Deste. For the veterans among your Deste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Deste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deste in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deste ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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