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Dusin Family History

Dusin 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: Dustin, Duin, Dulin, Dubin, Dusing, Dupin, Rusin, Duskin, Austin

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Where is the Dusin family from?

You can see how Dusin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dusin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dusin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dusin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dusin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusin. 48% of Dusin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dusin women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Candy Maker
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dusin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dusin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusin 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Dusin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dusin. For the veterans among your Dusin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dusin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dusin in 1961 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dusin 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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