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Dusenbery Family History

Dusenbery Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Doesburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dusenbery family from?

You can see how Dusenbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusenbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusenbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dusenbery family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusenbery's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dusenbery families in 1911.
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What did your Dusenbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusenbery. 30% of Dusenbery men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Dusenbery women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dusenbery were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dusenbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusenbery 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Dusenbery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 902 military records available for the last name Dusenbery. For the veterans among your Dusenbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusenbery lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dusenbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dusenbery in 1945 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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