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Duhm Family History

Duhm 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: Duhe, Dehm, Dahm, Dumm, Durm, Duhr, Duh, Dohm, Duhl, Dube

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Where is the Duhm family from?

You can see how Duhm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duhm families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Duhm families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duhm's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Duhm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duhm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duhm. 100% of Duhm men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Duhm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Duhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhm 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Duhm. 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 158 military records available for the last name Duhm. For the veterans among your Duhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhm lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Duhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duhm in 1970 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhm 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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