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Destine Family History

Destine Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Destiné): nickname or in Haiti ornamental name from French destiné ‘destined’.

This surname is very rare in France.

It was brought to the US from Haiti.

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


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Where is the Destine family from?

You can see how Destine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Destine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Destine family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Destine's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Destine families in 1871.
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What did your Destine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Destine. 100% of Destine men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Destine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destine 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Destine. 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 17 military records available for the last name Destine. For the veterans among your Destine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Destine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Destine in 1970 was 20, and 42 in 2003.

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