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Duckey Family History

Duckey Surname 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: Ducker, Duskey, Ducey, Buckey, Dickey, Tuckey, Muckey, Luckey, Dicker

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Where is the Duckey family from?

You can see how Duckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duckey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Duckey family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duckey's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Duckey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duckey. 45% of Duckey men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Duckey women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duckey were Attendant and Cook.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

What Duckey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Duckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Duckey. 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 57 military records available for the last name Duckey. For the veterans among your Duckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Duckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duckey in 1967 was 87, and 4 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duckey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duckey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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