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Duhamell Family History

Duhamell 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: Duhamel, Hamell, Hamel, Hamill, Duvall, Dupell, Dunwell, Duell

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Where is the Duhamell family from?

You can see how Duhamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhamell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duhamell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Duhamell families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Duhamell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Duhamell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhamell 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 Duhamell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duhamell. 39% of Duhamell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duhamell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duhamell were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Duhamell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Duhamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhamell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Duhamell. 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 115 military records available for the last name Duhamell. For the veterans among your Duhamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhamell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Duhamell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Duhamell in 1966 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duhamell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhamell 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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