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Duson Family History

Duson 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: Duron, Duston, Duhon, Dyson, Fuson, Dunson, Dubon, Huson, Dutson

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Where is the Duson family from?

You can see how Duson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Duson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Duson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duson 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 Duson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duson. 100% of Duson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Duson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duson 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Duson. 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 267 military records available for the last name Duson. For the veterans among your Duson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Duson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Duson in 1958 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duson 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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