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Dusky Family History

Dusky 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: Duskey, Dubsky, Lusky, Gusky, Husky, Duke, Duck, Pusey, Dury, Dunay

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Where is the Dusky family from?

You can see how Dusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Dusky families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dusky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dusky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusky 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 Dusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusky. 23% of Dusky men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Dusky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dusky were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Private
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    47%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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What Dusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusky 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Dusky. 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 376 military records available for the last name Dusky. For the veterans among your Dusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dusky in 1964 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

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