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Destein Family History

Destein 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, Stein, Dustin, Westen, Adelstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Epstein

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Where is the Destein family from?

You can see how Destein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Destein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Destein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Destein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destein 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 67 census records available for the last name Destein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Destein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Destein. For the veterans among your Destein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destein lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Destein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Destein in 1986 was 80, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destein 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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