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Dupes Family History

Dupes Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dubs.

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


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Where is the Dupes family from?

You can see how Dupes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Dupes families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dupes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dupes families in 1911.
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What did your Dupes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupes. 35% of Dupes men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Dupes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupes were Farming and Saleslady.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dupes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupes 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dupes. 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 513 military records available for the last name Dupes. For the veterans among your Dupes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dupes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dupes in 1959 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupes 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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