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Dostoler Family History

Dostoler 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, Postler, Stoler, Hostler, Dotzler, Mostoller

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Where is the Dostoler family from?

You can see how Dostoler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostoler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dostoler families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dostoler's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Dostoler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dostoler 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 73 census records available for the last name Dostoler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostoler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dostoler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dostoler. For the veterans among your Dostoler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostoler lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Dostoler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dostoler in 1999 was 79, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dostoler 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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