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Dussman Family History

Dussman 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: Russman, Gussman, Mussman, Sussman, Dustman, Hussman, Bussman

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Where is the Dussman family from?

You can see how Dussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dussman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dussman families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dussman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dussman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dussman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dussman. 100% of Dussman men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Dussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dussman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Dussman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dussman. For the veterans among your Dussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dussman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dussman in 1964 was 88, and 57 in 2003.

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