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Duross Family History

Duross Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhruis (see Doris). This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Duross family from?

You can see how Duross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Duross families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Duross's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Duross families in 1891.
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What did your Duross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duross. 100% of Duross 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 Duross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duross 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Duross. 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 571 military records available for the last name Duross. For the veterans among your Duross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duross lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Duross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Duross in 1960 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duross 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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