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Doussan Family History

Doussan 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: Bussan, Pousson, Housman, Bousman, Dougan, Moussa, Dausman, Roussin

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Where is the Doussan family from?

You can see how Doussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doussan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doussan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Doussan families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Doussan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Doussan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doussan 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 Doussan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doussan. 100% of Doussan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Doussan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Doussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doussan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Doussan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Doussan. For the veterans among your Doussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doussan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Doussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doussan in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doussan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doussan 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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