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Dextra Family History

Dextra 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: Detro, Petra, Devera, Dexter, Demara, Dutra, Delara, Destro, Westra

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Where is the Dextra family from?

You can see how Dextra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dextra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dextra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dextra families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dextra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dextra families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Dextra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dextra 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dextra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dextra. For the veterans among your Dextra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dextra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dextra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dextra in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dextra 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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