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Destro Family History

Destro Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from destro ‘dextrous skilled’ literally ‘right-handed’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Destro family from?

You can see how Destro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Destro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Destro family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Destro's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Destro families in 1911.
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What did your Destro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Destro. 67% of Destro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Destro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Destro were Baker and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Baker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Destro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Destro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destro 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Destro. 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 554 military records available for the last name Destro. For the veterans among your Destro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destro lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Destro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Destro in 1961 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destro 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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