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Dushkes Family History

Dushkes 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: Duskey, Dukes, Duke, Usher, Ducker, Duthie, Dismukes, Sykes, Bushey

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Where is the Dushkes family from?

You can see how Dushkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dushkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dushkes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dushkes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dushkes families in 1920.
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What did your Dushkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Dushkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dushkes 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dushkes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dushkes. For the veterans among your Dushkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dushkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Dushkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dushkes in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 1999.

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