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Dukas Family History

Dukas Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Doukas.

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


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Where is the Dukas family from?

You can see how Dukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dukas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dukas families living in Middlesex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dukas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dukas families in 1891.
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What did your Dukas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dukas. 31% of Dukas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dukas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dukas were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukas 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Dukas. 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 275 military records available for the last name Dukas. For the veterans among your Dukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dukas in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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