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Dussek Family History

Dussek 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: Dusek, Russek, Hussey, Bussey, Dosser, Duskey, Dudek, Tussey, Busse

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Where is the Dussek family from?

You can see how Dussek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dussek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dussek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dussek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dussek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dussek. 63% of Dussek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%
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What Dussek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Dussek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussek 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dussek. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dussek. For the veterans among your Dussek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Dussek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dussek in 1985 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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