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Duss Family History

Duss 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: Buss, Russ, Huss, Dust, Nuss, Kuss, Diss, Fuss, Doss, Duis

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Where is the Duss family from?

You can see how Duss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Duss families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Duss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duss 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 Duss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duss. 100% of Duss 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Duss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duss 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Duss. 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 260 military records available for the last name Duss. For the veterans among your Duss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Duss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Duss in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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