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Dost Family History

Dost Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German doste toste ‘wild thyme’ also ‘bunch bouquet’ or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house with a sign depicting such a plant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Most, Post, Dorst, Host, Rost, Ost, Kost, Dort, Dott, Doss

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Where is the Dost family from?

You can see how Dost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dost family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dost families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dost's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dost. 19% of Dost men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dost women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dost were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dost 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dost. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dost. For the veterans among your Dost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dost lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dost in 1955 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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