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Dustman Family History

Dustman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Dustmann: possibly a habitational name for someone from the village of Dusnem or Dussem near Wolfenbüttel now lost.

See also Dust.

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


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Where is the Dustman family from?

You can see how Dustman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dustman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dustman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dustman families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dustman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dustman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dustman 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 Dustman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dustman. 16% of Dustman men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Dustman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dustman were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Sewing
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dustman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dustman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Dustman. 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 491 military records available for the last name Dustman. For the veterans among your Dustman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dustman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dustman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dustman in 1950 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dustman 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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