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Dusett Family History

Dusett 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: Duett, Dust, Russett, Duckett, Dunnett, Huett, Puett, Dorsett

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Where is the Dusett family from?

You can see how Dusett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dusett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dusett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dusett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dusett. 100% of Dusett men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Dusett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dusett. 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 217 military records available for the last name Dusett. For the veterans among your Dusett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dusett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dusett in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2000.

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