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Dustin Family History

Dustin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Duston. Americanized form of French Canadian Dostie.

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


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Where is the Dustin family from?

You can see how Dustin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dustin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dustin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dustin families living in Cumberland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Dustin's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dustin families in 1891.
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What did your Dustin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dustin. 100% of Dustin 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Dustin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dustin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dustin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dustin. For the veterans among your Dustin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dustin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dustin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dustin in 1955 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dustin 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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