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Dastie Family History

Dastie 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, Hastie, Dustin, Castle, Date, Kaste, Astle, Dansie, Mastin

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Where is the Dastie family from?

You can see how Dastie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dastie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Dastie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dastie family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dastie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Dastie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dastie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dastie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Dastie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Dastie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dastie 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dastie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dastie. For the veterans among your Dastie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dastie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dastie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dastie in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dastie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dastie 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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