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Du Shane Family History

Du Shane 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: Dushane, Deshane, Dunstan, Shane, Di Sano, Dunshee, Culhane, Mcshane

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Where is the Du Shane family from?

You can see how Du Shane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Du Shane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Du Shane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Du Shane families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Du Shane's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Du Shane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Du Shane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Du Shane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Du Shane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Du Shane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Du Shane 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Du Shane. 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 78 military records available for the last name Du Shane. For the veterans among your Du Shane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Du Shane lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Du Shane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Du Shane in 1983 was 71, and 48 in 1996.

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