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Dostall Family History

Dostall 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: Dostal, Dowdall, Voshall, Westall, Stall, Doswell, Postal, Dougall

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Where is the Dostall family from?

You can see how Dostall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dostall family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dostall's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dostall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dostall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dostall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dostall. 100% of Dostall men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dostall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Dostall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostall 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dostall. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dostall. For the veterans among your Dostall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Dostall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dostall in 1958 was 58, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostall 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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