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Dusmet Family History

Dusmet 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: Dust, Duskey, Dummer, Dusel, Dusek, Duet, Ouimet, De Smet, Smet

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Where is the Dusmet family from?

You can see how Dusmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusmet family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Dusmet families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dusmet family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusmet's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Dusmet families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dusmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusmet 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dusmet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dusmet. For the veterans among your Dusmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusmet lifespan?

Average Dusmet life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dusmet 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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