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Destephans Family History

Destephans 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: Stephans, Westerhaus, Stephanus, Stephani, Stephan, Stephens

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Where is the Destephans family from?

You can see how Destephans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destephans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Destephans families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Destephans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destephans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Destephans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destephans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Destephans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Destephans. For the veterans among your Destephans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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