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Duling Family History

Duling Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Dolling. Compare Doll 5 and Dowling. This variant is now rare in Britain.

German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Duling family from?

You can see how Duling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Duling families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duling's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duling families in 1911.
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What did your Duling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duling. 27% of Duling men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Duling women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duling were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Duling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duling 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Duling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duling. For the veterans among your Duling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duling lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Duling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Duling in 1958 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duling 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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