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Duls Family History

Duls 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: Puls, Dull, Dul, Duis, Duus, Dils, Dula, Dubs, Dols, Huls

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Where is the Duls family from?

You can see how Duls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duls family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Duls families living in North Carolina. This was about 45% of all the recorded Duls's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Duls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duls 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 Duls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duls. 100% of Duls 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Duls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duls 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Duls. 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 50 military records available for the last name Duls. For the veterans among your Duls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duls lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Duls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Duls in 1964 was 89, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duls 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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