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Duer Family History

Duer Surname Meaning

German (Dür): variant of Dürr (see Durr).

German: either a variant of Dühr or a short form of any of various compound names such as Dürholdt or Dürkop all formed with Old High German tiuri ‘dear’ or Middle Low German dür ‘dear, expensive’.

Danish: habitational name from a short form of a place called Duerlund.

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


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You can see how Duer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Duer families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Duer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duer families in 1911.
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What did your Duer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duer. 50% of Duer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duer. For the veterans among your Duer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Duer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Duer in 1949 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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