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Duchow Family History

Duchow Surname Meaning

East German: derivative of Sorbian Polish or other Slavic duch ‘spirit breath’

most likely from a pet form (ending in -o) of a personal name based on this word.

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


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Where is the Duchow family from?

You can see how Duchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Duchow families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duchow families in 1911.
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What did your Duchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duchow. 100% of Duchow men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchow 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Duchow. 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 214 military records available for the last name Duchow. For the veterans among your Duchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duchow in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchow 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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