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Daresta Family History

Daresta Name 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: Cresta, Kresta, Resta, Presta, Foresta, Agresta, Maresca, Darst

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daresta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Daresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daresta 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Daresta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Daresta. For the veterans among your Daresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daresta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Daresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Daresta in 1971 was 79, and 81 in 1996.

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