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Dushay Family History

Dushay 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: Dunay, Dunham, Deshaw, Duray, Duskey, Bushey, Dubray, De Hay, Duguay

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Where is the Dushay family from?

You can see how Dushay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dushay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dushay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dushay families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dushay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dushay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dushay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Dushay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dushay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dushay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dushay. For the veterans among your Dushay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dushay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dushay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dushay in 1965 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dushay 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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