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Dusenbury Family History

Dusenbury Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Doesburg.

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


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Where is the Dusenbury family from?

You can see how Dusenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusenbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusenbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dusenbury families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dusenbury's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dusenbury families in 1911.
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What did your Dusenbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dusenbury. 100% of Dusenbury 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dusenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusenbury 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Dusenbury. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dusenbury. For the veterans among your Dusenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusenbury lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dusenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dusenbury in 1955 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dusenbury ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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