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Dus Family History

Dus 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: Du, Due, Kus, Dust, Rus, Dux, Das, Dua, Dul, Dub

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Where is the Dus family from?

You can see how Dus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dus families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dus. 33% of Dus men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Dus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dus were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dus 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Dus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dus. For the veterans among your Dus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dus in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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