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Duhs Family History

Duhs 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: Ruhs, Duhe, Duis, Kuhs, Duus, Dubs, Duhr, Fuhs, Buhs, Duh

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Where is the Duhs family from?

You can see how Duhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Duhs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Duhs family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duhs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Duhs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duhs. 50% of Duhs 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Duhs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Duhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhs 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Duhs. 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 51 military records available for the last name Duhs. For the veterans among your Duhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Duhs in 1964 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duhs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhs 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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