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Dostaler Family History

Dostaler 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: Ostler, Doster, Distler, Dostal, Postler, Hostler, Dotzler, Costales

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Where is the Dostaler family from?

You can see how Dostaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dostaler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Dostaler families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dostaler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dostaler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dostaler 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 Dostaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultiva and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dostaler. 50% of Dostaler men worked as a Cultiva and 100% of Dostaler women worked as an Institutrice.

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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

  • Cultiva
    50%
  • Broker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Dostaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dostaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostaler 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dostaler. 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 114 military records available for the last name Dostaler. For the veterans among your Dostaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostaler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dostaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dostaler in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostaler 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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