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Duske Family History

Duske 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: Duke, Duskey, Huske, Buske, Muske, Kuske, Guske, Dumke, Dube, Duck

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Where is the Duske family from?

You can see how Duske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Duske families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Duske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duske 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 Duske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duske. 64% of Duske men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duske women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duske were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Duske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duske 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Duske. 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 177 military records available for the last name Duske. For the veterans among your Duske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Duske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Duske in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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