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Duz Family History

Duz Name 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: Du, Due, Dux, Luz, Dua, Dul, Dub, Dun, Duh, Lu

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Where is the Duz family from?

You can see how Duz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Duz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Duz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duz. 100% of Duz men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Duz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duz 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Duz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Duz. For the veterans among your Duz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duz lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Duz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duz in 1997 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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