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Dlouhy Family History

Dlouhy Surname Meaning

Czech (Dlouhý): nickname for a tall person from dlouhý ‘long’.

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


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Where is the Dlouhy family from?

You can see how Dlouhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dlouhy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dlouhy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dlouhy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dlouhy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dlouhy families in 1891.
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What did your Dlouhy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dlouhy. 36% of Dlouhy men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Dlouhy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dlouhy were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dlouhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dlouhy 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Dlouhy. 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 507 military records available for the last name Dlouhy. For the veterans among your Dlouhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dlouhy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dlouhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dlouhy in 1951 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dlouhy 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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