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Dustow Family History

Dustow 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: Duston, Ruston, Dustin, Musto, Dust, Dunton, Busto, Dubrow, Muston

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Where is the Dustow family from?

You can see how Dustow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dustow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Dustow families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Dustow's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Dustow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dustow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dustow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dustow. 100% of Dustow men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Dustow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Retired
    23%
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What Dustow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Dustow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dustow 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dustow. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dustow. For the veterans among your Dustow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dustow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Dustow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dustow in 1978 was 65, and 65 in 2002.

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