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Dussex Family History

Dussex 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: Sussex, Hussey, Bussey, Dosser, Duskey, Tussey, Busse, Busser, Essex

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Where is the Dussex family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussex 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 Dussex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dussex. 100% of Dussex men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Dussex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussex 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dussex. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dussex. For the veterans among your Dussex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussex lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dussex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dussex in 1962 was 93, and 99 in 2003.

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