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Dussell Family History

Dussell 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: Russell, Fussell, Mussell, Bussell, Trussell, Bissell, Bursell

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Where is the Dussell family from?

You can see how Dussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dussell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dussell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dussell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dussell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussell 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 Dussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dussell. 50% of Dussell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dussell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dussell were Clerk and 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussell 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Dussell. 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 122 military records available for the last name Dussell. For the veterans among your Dussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dussell in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dussell 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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