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Duason Family History

Duason 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: Dunson, Dutson, Deason, Dragon, Duan, Jason, Deacon, Musson, Dunton

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Where is the Duason family from?

You can see how Duason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Duason families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Duason families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duason's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Duason families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duason ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Duason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duason 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Duason. 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 17 military records available for the last name Duason. For the veterans among your Duason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duason lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Duason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Duason in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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