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Dush Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and French Dusch . Americanized form of Hungarian Dús a nickname for a rich person.

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


Similar surnames: Duke, Kash, Dosh, Bush, Dash, Cush, Tush, Lush, Dust, Duca

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Where is the Dush family from?

You can see how Dush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dush family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dush families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dush's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dush families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dush. 100% of Dush women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dush 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Dush. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Dush. For the veterans among your Dush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dush lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dush in 1961 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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