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Duwensee Family History

Duwensee 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: Dwenger, Dunshee, Hohensee, Wenske, Dundee, Duenez, Isensee, Swensen

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Where is the Duwensee family from?

You can see how Duwensee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duwensee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Duwensee family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Duwensee's in USA. California had the highest population of Duwensee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duwensee 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 27 census records available for the last name Duwensee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duwensee 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Duwensee. 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 47 military records available for the last name Duwensee. For the veterans among your Duwensee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duwensee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Duwensee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Duwensee in 1969 was 75, and 84 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duwensee 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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