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Duesing Family History

Duesing Surname Meaning

German (Düsing): variant of Dusing.

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


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Where is the Duesing family from?

You can see how Duesing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duesing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duesing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Duesing families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Duesing's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Duesing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duesing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duesing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duesing. 34% of Duesing men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duesing women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duesing were Accounting and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Accounting
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Duesing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duesing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duesing 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Duesing. 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 313 military records available for the last name Duesing. For the veterans among your Duesing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duesing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Duesing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duesing in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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