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Dussler Family History

Dussler 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: Bussler, Russler, Duesler, Gussler, Dressler, Tessler, Dosser

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Where is the Dussler family from?

You can see how Dussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dussler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dussler families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dussler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dussler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dussler. 34% of Dussler men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Dussler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dussler were House Painter and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • House Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussler 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Dussler. 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 188 military records available for the last name Dussler. For the veterans among your Dussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dussler in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

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