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Dussor Family History

Dussor 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: Musson, Dosser, Musso, Busser, Nusser, Duston, Russo, Dassow, Wussow

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Where is the Dussor family from?

You can see how Dussor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dussor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dussor families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dussor's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dussor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dussor. 100% of Dussor 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 236 census records available for the last name Dussor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussor 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dussor. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dussor. For the veterans among your Dussor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dussor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dussor in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2001.

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