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Doston Family History

Doston 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: Boston, Poston, Roston, Foston, Duston, Dorton, Coston, Hoston

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Where is the Doston family from?

You can see how Doston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Doston families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Doston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doston. 39% of Doston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doston women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Doston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doston 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Doston. 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 125 military records available for the last name Doston. For the veterans among your Doston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doston lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Doston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doston in 1952 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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