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Dusheck Family History

Dusheck 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, Bushek, Dueck, Sheck, Dudeck, Heck, Usher, Duck, Durick, Dusch

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Where is the Dusheck family from?

You can see how Dusheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusheck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dusheck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dusheck family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusheck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dusheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dusheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dusheck. 45% of Dusheck 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
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What Dusheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Dusheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusheck 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dusheck. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dusheck. For the veterans among your Dusheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusheck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dusheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dusheck in 1963 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

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