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Destan Family History

Destan 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: Destin, Desta, Dean, Dunstan, Dustin, Denton, Deshaw, Testa, Westen

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Where is the Destan family from?

You can see how Destan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Destan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Destan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Destan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Destan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destan 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 69 census records available for the last name Destan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Destan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Destan. For the veterans among your Destan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1989, in the United States, Destan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Destan in 1959 was 68, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destan 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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