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Douset Family History

Douset 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: Doucet, Douse, Doubet, Douget, House, Dust, Dorst, Dosser, Housel

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Where is the Douset family from?

You can see how Douset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douset family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Douset families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Douset families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Douset's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Douset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douset 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 Douset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Contractor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Douset. 42% of Douset men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Douset women worked as a Contractor.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Contractor
    100%

What Douset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Douset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douset 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Douset. 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 45 military records available for the last name Douset. For the veterans among your Douset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douset lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Douset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Douset in 1980 was 54, and 44 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Douset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douset 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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