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Duecker Family History

Duecker Name Meaning

North German (Dücker):: nickname from an agent noun from Low German duken ‘to duck or dive’ (see Dueck ). nickname from a Westphalian euphemism for the devil (see Teufel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dueker, Ducker, Kuecker, Buecker, Ruecker, Decker, Muecke, Duesler

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Where is the Duecker family from?

You can see how Duecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Duecker families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Duecker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duecker. 19% of Duecker men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Duecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duecker were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duecker 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Duecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 198 military records available for the last name Duecker. For the veterans among your Duecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duecker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Duecker in 1955 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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