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Dukley Family History

Dukley 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: Dudley, Dunkley, Durley, Duley, Duke, Gulley, Buckley, Murley, Turley

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Where is the Dukley family from?

You can see how Dukley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dukley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dukley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dukley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukley 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 Dukley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Dukley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dukley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dukley. For the veterans among your Dukley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dukley

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