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Daestner Family History

Daestner Surname 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: Kaestner, Kastner, Diestler, Koestner, Castner, Dresner, Dashner

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Where is the Daestner family from?

You can see how Daestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daestner family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Daestner family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Daestner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Daestner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Daestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daestner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Daestner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Daestner. For the veterans among your Daestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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