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Dasting Family History

Dasting 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: Hasting, Basting, Kasting, Hastings, Dustin, Harting, Darling

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Where is the Dasting family from?

You can see how Dasting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasting family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dasting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dasting families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dasting's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dasting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dasting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasting 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dasting. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dasting. For the veterans among your Dasting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasting lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Dasting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dasting in 1971 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dasting ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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