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Dostis Family History

Dostis 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: Dostie, Dustin, Doster, Doris, Dobis, Costas, Donais, Bostic, Doss

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Where is the Dostis family from?

You can see how Dostis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dostis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dostis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dostis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dostis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dostis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dostis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dostis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dostis. 100% of Dostis men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dostis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dostis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dostis. 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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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Dostis. For the veterans among your Dostis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dostis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Dostis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dostis in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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