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Duhig Family History

Duhig Surname Meaning

anglicized form of the surname Ó Dubhthaigh in Munster. See Duffy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duhig family from?

You can see how Duhig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duhig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Duhig families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Duhig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duhig families in 1891.
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What did your Duhig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duhig. 38% of Duhig men worked as a Stevedore and 100% of Duhig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Stevedore
    38%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    38%
  • Stevedore Heavy Wks
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Duhig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Duhig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhig 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Duhig. 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 612 military records available for the last name Duhig. For the veterans among your Duhig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Duhig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Duhig in 1954 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duhig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhig 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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