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Dostan Family History

Dostan 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, Dunstan, Osman, Kosman, Dustin, Osten, Dorman, Boston, Rosman

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Where is the Dostan family from?

You can see how Dostan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dostan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Dostan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dostan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dostan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dostan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dostan. 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 Dostan. For the veterans among your Dostan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostan 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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