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Dusley Family History

Dusley 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: Dudley, Durley, Duskey, Duley, Ousley, Ausley, Gulley, Hussey, Pusey

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Where is the Dusley family from?

You can see how Dusley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dusley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dusley families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dusley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dusley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dusley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusley. 56% of Dusley men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Dusley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dusley were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Dusley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dusley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dusley. For the veterans among your Dusley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Dusley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dusley in 1968 was 45, and 69 in 1981.

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