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Dastis Family History

Dastis 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: Danis, Dustin, Martis, Matis, Artis, Mastin, Cassis, Dardis, Astin

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Where is the Dastis family from?

You can see how Dastis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dastis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dastis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Dastis families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dastis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dastis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dastis 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 Dastis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dastis. 100% of Dastis men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Dastis women worked as a Housework.

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Dastis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Dastis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dastis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dastis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dastis. For the veterans among your Dastis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dastis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dastis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dastis in 1970 was 38, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dastis 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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