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Dostmann Family History

Dostmann 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: Ostmann, Rossmann, Rosemann, Portmann, Ortmann, Domann, Dustman

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Where is the Dostmann family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dostmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostmann 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dostmann. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dostmann. For the veterans among your Dostmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Dostmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dostmann in 1969 was 70, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dostmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostmann 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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