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Dushaney Family History

Dushaney 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: Dushane, Deshane, Dulaney, Mullaney, Haney, Delaney, Devaney, Duskey

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Where is the Dushaney family from?

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

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

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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%

What Dushaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dushaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dushaney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dushaney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dushaney. For the veterans among your Dushaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dushaney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Dushaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dushaney in 1972 was 49, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dushaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dushaney 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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