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Duchin Family History

Duchin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Hebrew dukhan ‘pulpit (for a preacher)’.

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


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Where is the Duchin family from?

You can see how Duchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Duchin families living in Shropshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Duchin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Duchin families in 1891.
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What did your Duchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duchin. 25% of Duchin men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Duchin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duchin were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Duchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Duchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchin 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Duchin. 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 167 military records available for the last name Duchin. For the veterans among your Duchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Duchin in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchin 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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