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Duskin Family History

Duskin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Lithuania): metronymic from Duske a Yiddish hypocoristic personal name related to Czech Dušana (from duše ‘soul’). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ruskin, Dustin, Baskin, Laskin, Miskin, Raskin, Austin, Dulin, Durkin

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Where is the Duskin family from?

You can see how Duskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Duskin families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Duskin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duskin. 100% of Duskin 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Duskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duskin 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Duskin. 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 405 military records available for the last name Duskin. For the veterans among your Duskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duskin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duskin in 1961 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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