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Duenn Family History

Duenn 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: Dunn, Denn, Dean, Duan, Gunn, Due, Penn, Nunn, Duin, Henn

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Where is the Duenn family from?

You can see how Duenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duenn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Duenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Duenn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duenn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Duenn families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duenn 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 Duenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duenn. 40% of Duenn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Duenn women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Cab Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Duenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Duenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duenn 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Duenn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Duenn. For the veterans among your Duenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duenn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Duenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Duenn in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duenn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duenn 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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