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Dastur Family History

Dastur 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: Master, Pastor, Easter, Doster, Astor, Paster, Laster, Kaster, Castor

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Where is the Dastur family from?

You can see how Dastur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dastur family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Dastur families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dastur's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dastur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dastur 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 Dastur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dastur. 100% of Dastur women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dastur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Dastur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dastur 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Dastur. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dastur. For the veterans among your Dastur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dastur lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Dastur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dastur in 1984 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dastur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dastur 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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