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Duessel Family History

Duessel 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: Dressel, Dessel, Kessel, Gressel, Hessel, Roessel, Ressel, Dresser

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Where is the Duessel family from?

You can see how Duessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duessel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Duessel families living in Missouri. This was about 96% of all the recorded Duessel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Duessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duessel 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 Duessel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Minister
    100%

What Duessel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Duessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duessel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Duessel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Duessel. For the veterans among your Duessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duessel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Duessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Duessel in 1949 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duessel 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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