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Dosta Family History

Dosta 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: Costa, Dorta, Dost, Dostal, Kosta, Desta, Cotta, Rosa, Post, Most

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Where is the Dosta family from?

You can see how Dosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Dosta families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dosta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dosta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosta 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 Dosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dosta. 67% of Dosta men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Dosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Dosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosta 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Dosta. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dosta. For the veterans among your Dosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dosta in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dosta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosta 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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