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Destila Family History

Destila 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: Estill, Deptula, Destin, Desta, Lestina, Dustin, Gentile, Still

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Where is the Destila family from?

You can see how Destila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Destila family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Destila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Destila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destila 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 3 census records available for the last name Destila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destila 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Destila. 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 Destila. For the veterans among your Destila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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