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Duett Family History

Duett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dewitt (see De Witt).

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


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Where is the Duett family from?

You can see how Duett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Duett families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Duett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duett families in 1911.
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What did your Duett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duett. 35% of Duett men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Duett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duett were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farming
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Duett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duett 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Duett. 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 576 military records available for the last name Duett. For the veterans among your Duett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Duett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Duett in 1962 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duett 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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