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Duskett Family History

Duskett 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: Duckett, Baskett, Burkett, Russett, Puckett, Duskey, Foskett, Dunnett

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Where is the Duskett family from?

You can see how Duskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duskett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duskett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Duskett families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Duskett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Duskett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duskett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duskett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Duskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duskett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Duskett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Duskett. For the veterans among your Duskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duskett lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Duskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Duskett in 1987 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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