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Deston Family History

Deston 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: Denton, Leston, Teston, Weston, Duston, Heston, Deshon, Deaton

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Where is the Deston family from?

You can see how Deston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Deston families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Deston's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Deston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deston. 33% of Deston men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Deston women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deston were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deston 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Deston. 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 63 military records available for the last name Deston. For the veterans among your Deston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Deston in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2002.

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