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Dous Family History

Dous 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: Doss, Daus, Deus, Duus, Rous, Douse, Douds, Dols, Doud, Doub

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Where is the Dous family from?

You can see how Dous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dous families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dous's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dous 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 Dous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dous. 100% of Dous men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dous women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Dous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Dous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dous 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Dous. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dous. For the veterans among your Dous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dous lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dous in 1973 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dous 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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