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Dextras Family History

Dextras 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: Petras, Deras, Bertram, Mestas, De Gray, Detro, De Haas, Darras

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Where is the Dextras family from?

You can see how Dextras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dextras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dextras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Dextras families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dextras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dextras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dextras 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 Dextras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dextras. 50% of Dextras men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Dextras women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dextras were Farmer and Mill Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    50%
  • Mill Hand
    50%

What Dextras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Dextras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dextras 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dextras. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dextras. For the veterans among your Dextras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dextras lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dextras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dextras in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dextras 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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