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Dostine Family History

Dostine 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: Dostie, Costine, Dustin, Oosting, Stine, Ristine, Domine, Anstine

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Where is the Dostine family from?

You can see how Dostine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dostine family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dostine's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dostine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dostine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dostine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Dostine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dostine. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dostine. For the veterans among your Dostine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostine lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Dostine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dostine in 1992 was 88, and 44 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostine 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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