Duszynski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Early Origins of the Duszynski family

The surname Duszynski was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Duszynski family

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Duszynski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Duschinski, Duchnowski, Duczyminski, Duszynski, Duchynski, Duszyminski, Duchniski, Doczinski and many more.

Early Notables of the Duszynski family

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Duszynski migration to the United States +

Duszynski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Stanislaus Duszynski who immigrated to Texas in 1884

Duszynski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jospeh Duszynski who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1901

Duszynski migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Duszynski Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Jozef Duszynski, aged 25, (d. 1890), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876
Barbara Duszynski, aged 22, (d. 1918), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876

Contemporary Notables of the name Duszynski (post 1700) +

Jan Duszynski, Polish composer, Polish Film Award nominee for Jack Strong (2014)
Jerzy Duszynski (1917-1978), Russian-born actor, known for Skarb (1949), Smierc prezydenta (1977) and Ocalic miasto (1976)