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Doussard Family History

Doussard 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: Bossard, Gossard, Bussard, Broussard, Mustard, Dosser, Brassard

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Where is the Doussard family from?

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

What did your Doussard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Doussard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doussard 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 Doussard. 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 9 military records available for the last name Doussard. For the veterans among your Doussard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doussard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Doussard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doussard in 1964 was 93, and 84 in 2003.

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