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Dukenfield Family History

Dukenfield 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: Kenfield, Dunfield, Edenfield, Wakefield, Greenfield, Enfield

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Where is the Dukenfield family from?

You can see how Dukenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukenfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dukenfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dukenfield family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dukenfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dukenfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukenfield 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 Dukenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dukenfield. 100% of Dukenfield 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dukenfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Dukenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukenfield 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dukenfield. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dukenfield. For the veterans among your Dukenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukenfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Dukenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dukenfield in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dukenfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukenfield 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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