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Duisen Family History

Duisen 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: Eisen, Duin, Guise, Munsen, Duis, Mussen, Reisen, Neisen, Dusel

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Where is the Duisen family from?

You can see how Duisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Duisen families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Duisen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Duisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duisen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Duisen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Duisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duisen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Duisen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Duisen. For the veterans among your Duisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duisen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Duisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duisen in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 1998.

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