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Duehning Family History

Duehning 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: Dehning, Duehring, Dunning, Muehling, Durning, Duensing, Denning

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Where is the Duehning family from?

You can see how Duehning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duehning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duehning families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duehning's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Duehning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duehning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Duehning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duehning 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Duehning. 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 109 military records available for the last name Duehning. For the veterans among your Duehning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duehning lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Duehning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Duehning in 1971 was 54, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duehning 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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