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Dushane Family History

Dushane Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Duchesne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dushane family from?

You can see how Dushane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dushane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dushane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dushane families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dushane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dushane families in 1891.
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What did your Dushane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dushane. 26% of Dushane men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Dushane women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dushane were Proprietor and Sales Lady.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Sales Lady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dushane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dushane 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Dushane. 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 822 military records available for the last name Dushane. For the veterans among your Dushane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dushane lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dushane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dushane in 1942 was 23, and 70 in 2004.

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