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Destin Family History

Destin Surname Meaning

French (mainly Normandy) and West Indian (mainly Haiti): nickname or in the West Indies ornamental name from French destin ‘destiny’. This surname is rare in France.

It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti. Compare Mondestin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Destin family from?

You can see how Destin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Destin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Destin families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Destin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Destin families in 1891.
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What did your Destin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Destin. 100% of Destin 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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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Destin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destin 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Destin. 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 175 military records available for the last name Destin. For the veterans among your Destin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Destin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Destin in 1958 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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