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Dousette Family History

Dousette Name 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: Doucette, Houlette, Dorsett, Roulette, Durette, Boulette, Dossett

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Where is the Dousette family from?

You can see how Dousette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dousette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dousette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dousette families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dousette's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dousette families in 1880.
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What did your Dousette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dousette. 40% of Dousette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dousette women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dousette were Painter and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Pin Setter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Dousette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Dousette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dousette 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dousette. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dousette. For the veterans among your Dousette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dousette lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dousette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dousette in 1973 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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