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Dusham Family History

Dusham 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: Dunham, Durham, Derham, Deshaw, Sham, Upham, Basham, Isham, Denham

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Where is the Dusham family from?

You can see how Dusham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Dusham families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusham's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dusham families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dusham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dusham. 100% of Dusham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dusham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusham 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dusham. 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 109 military records available for the last name Dusham. For the veterans among your Dusham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Dusham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dusham in 1966 was 60, and 63 in 1995.

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