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Duk Family History

Duk 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: Duke, Duck, Du, Due, Kuk, Dux, Dua, Dul, Durk, Dub

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Where is the Duk family from?

You can see how Duk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Duk families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Duk's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Duk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duk 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 Duk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duk. 50% of Duk men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Duk women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duk were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Duk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duk 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Duk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duk. For the veterans among your Duk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Duk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duk in 1966 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duk 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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