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Dussau Family History

Dussau 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: Dusseau, Dussault, Nassau, Bussan, Dusza, Russak, Bussa, Hussar

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Where is the Dussau family from?

You can see how Dussau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dussau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dussau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dussau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dussau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussau 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 Dussau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dussau. 100% of Dussau women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Dussau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Dussau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dussau. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dussau. For the veterans among your Dussau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dussau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dussau in 1969 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dussau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dussau 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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