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Destruel Family History

Destruel 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: Distel, Mestre, Strubel, Kestel, Westrum, Nestel, Dentel, Westrup

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Destruel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destruel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Destruel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Destruel. For the veterans among your Destruel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destruel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Destruel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Destruel in 1970 was 87, and 101 in 1997.

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