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Dutson Family History

Dutson Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Dodson with devoicing of the second consonant before voiceless /s/.

variant of Dudson itself either a variant of Dodson or a habitational name from Dudston in Shropshire with the assimilation of -t-.

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


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Where is the Dutson family from?

You can see how Dutson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dutson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 178 Dutson families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dutson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dutson families in 1891.
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What did your Dutson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dutson. 46% of Dutson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Dutson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dutson were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Crane Driver
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dutson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutson 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Dutson. 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 607 military records available for the last name Dutson. For the veterans among your Dutson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dutson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dutson in 1955 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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