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Dussourt Family History

Dussourt 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: Dussault, Dessert, Dufort, Dufour, Bussert, Dusseault, Court, Dunford

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Where is the Dussourt family from?

You can see how Dussourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussourt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dussourt families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dussourt's in USA. California had the highest population of Dussourt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussourt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussourt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dussourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussourt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dussourt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dussourt. For the veterans among your Dussourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussourt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Dussourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dussourt in 1972 was 77, and 83 in 1983.

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