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Early Origins of the Dutson family

The surname Dutson was first found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel.

Early History of the Dutson family

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Dutson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dutsch, Deutz, Deutzen, Deutsenaur, Deutsch, Deutschman, Duetsch, Deuze, Deuse and many more.

Early Notables of the Dutson family (pre 1700)

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United States Dutson migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dutson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • James Dutson, aged 16, originally from Glargon, Scotland, arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England [1]
  • John Dutson, aged 21, arrived in New York in 1919 from Manchester, England [2]
  • Edward Dutson, aged 75, originally from Chepstow, England, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England [3]
  • Sarah Eliza Dutson, aged 71, originally from Chepstow, England, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England [4]
  • Edith Mary Dutson, aged 53, originally from Shanklin, England, arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Majestic" from Southampton, England [5]

Contemporary Notables of the name Dutson (post 1700) +

  • Gilbert Dutson (1866-1936), English sculptor, known for his statues in St Cuthbert's Church, Earls Court, son of Richard Lockwood Boulton
  • Lockwood Dutson (1857-1927), English sculptor, known for his work on Worcester Cathedral, son of Richard Lockwood Boulton, founder of the firm Messrs R. L. Boulton & Sons
  • Dr Guy Dutson, British-born veterinarian and ornithologist, world authority on the birds of the south-west Pacific region


  1. "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JXG2-6ZP : 6 December 2014), James Dutson, 25 Mar 1908; citing departure port Liverpool, arrival port New York, ship name Carmania, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  2. "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J674-H4C : 6 December 2014), John Dutson, 27 Apr 1919; citing departure port Manchester, England, arrival port New York, ship name , NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  3. "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6JH-1ML : 6 December 2014), Edward Dutson, 29 Apr 1921; citing departure port Southampton, arrival port New York, ship name Adriatic, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  4. "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6JH-1MG : 6 December 2014), Sarah Eliza Dutson, 29 Apr 1921; citing departure port Southampton, arrival port New York, ship name Adriatic, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  5. "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JNH2-9JW : 6 December 2014), Edith Mary Dutson, 03 Jun 1924; citing departure port Southampton, arrival port New York, ship name Majestic, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).


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