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Duus Family History

Duus Surname Meaning

Danish and North German: from Middle Low German dūs denoting the two on a die or the ace in cards

hence a nickname for a card or dice player.

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


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Where is the Duus family from?

You can see how Duus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Duus families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Duus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Duus families in 1891.
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What did your Duus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duus. 60% of Duus 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duus 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Duus. 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 185 military records available for the last name Duus. For the veterans among your Duus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Duus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Duus in 1960 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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