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Duckwitz Family History

Duckwitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Rostock.

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


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Where is the Duckwitz family from?

You can see how Duckwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Duckwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Duckwitz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Duckwitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duckwitz families in 1891.
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What did your Duckwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duckwitz. 34% of Duckwitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Duckwitz women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Duckwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duckwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckwitz 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Duckwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 330 military records available for the last name Duckwitz. For the veterans among your Duckwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckwitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Duckwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duckwitz in 1957 was 56, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duckwitz 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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