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Duckels Family History

Duckels Surname Meaning

From a diminutive of Middle English duk ‘duck’; compare Duckling.

The final -s is probably excrescent added to the surname in post-medieval times.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duckels family from?

You can see how Duckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Duckels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Duckels families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duckels's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duckels families in 1891.
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What did your Duckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duckels. 100% of Duckels men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Duckels 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckels 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Duckels. 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 56 military records available for the last name Duckels. For the veterans among your Duckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckels lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Duckels in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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