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Ducham Family History

Ducham 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: Dunham, Durham, Duchamp, Derham, Ducat, Burcham, Cham, Duch, Duca

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Where is the Ducham family from?

You can see how Ducham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ducham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Ducham families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ducham's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ducham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ducham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ducham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ducham. 36% of Ducham men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Ducham women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ducham were Clerk and Winder. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Winder
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ducham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ducham 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ducham. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ducham. For the veterans among your Ducham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ducham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ducham in 1962 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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