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Dussett Family History

Dussett 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: Russett, Mussett, Dossett, Duckett, Hassett, Dessert, Dunnett

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Where is the Dussett family from?

You can see how Dussett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dussett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dussett families living in Mississippi. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dussett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dussett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussett ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dussett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Dussett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dussett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dussett. For the veterans among your Dussett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Dussett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dussett in 1952 was 35, and 58 in 1996.

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