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Dussan Family History

Dussan 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: Bussan, Dunstan, Duan, Dustin, Musson, Duncan, Susan, Russman, Hassan

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Where is the Dussan family from?

You can see how Dussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dussan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dussan families living in Arkansas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dussan's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Dussan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dussan. 100% of Dussan 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 171 census records available for the last name Dussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussan 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dussan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dussan. For the veterans among your Dussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Dussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dussan in 1985 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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