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Duka Family History

Duka Surname Meaning

Albanian: nickname from dukë (definite form duka) ‘duke’ a word of ultimately Latin origin (from dux ‘leader’) in medieval Albania denoting the governor of the province and later of the district.

Ukrainian: nickname from duka ‘prince noble lord rich person’ (compare 1 above).

Filipino: occupational name from Ilokano duka ‘to soften’ used often in reference to the soaking of the soil before planting.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Duka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Duka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Duka families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duka families in 1891.
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What did your Duka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duka. 28% of Duka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duka 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Duka. 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 932 military records available for the last name Duka. For the veterans among your Duka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Duka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Duka in 1957 was 40, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duka 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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