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Duskell Family History

Duskell 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: Russell, Duskey, Fussell, Austell, Haskell, Doswell, Dupell, Mussell

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Where is the Duskell family from?

You can see how Duskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duskell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Duskell families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Duskell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Duskell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Duskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duskell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Duskell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Duskell. For the veterans among your Duskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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