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Dusten Family History

Dusten Surname 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: Dustin, Rusten, Austen, Duston, Justen, Austin, Dunstan, Ruston

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Where is the Dusten family from?

You can see how Dusten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dusten family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dusten's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Dusten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dusten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusten. 100% of Dusten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dusten women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Dusten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Dusten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusten 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dusten. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dusten. For the veterans among your Dusten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusten lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dusten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dusten in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dusten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dusten 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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