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Dosti Family History

Dosti 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: Doshi, Dost, Dostie, Tosti, Post, Most, Dustin, Koski, Zotti, Doster

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Where is the Dosti family from?

You can see how Dosti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dosti family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dosti's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dosti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosti 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 80 census records available for the last name Dosti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosti 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 Dosti. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dosti. For the veterans among your Dosti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Dosti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dosti in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosti 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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