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Duckmanton Family History

Duckmanton Surname Meaning

from Duckmonton (Derbys).

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


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Where is the Duckmanton family from?

You can see how Duckmanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckmanton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Duckmanton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Duckmanton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Duckmanton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Duckmanton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckmanton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duckmanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duckmanton. 34% of Duckmanton men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 74% of Duckmanton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duckmanton were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer H W
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Duckmanton. 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 159 military records available for the last name Duckmanton. For the veterans among your Duckmanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckmanton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Duckmanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duckmanton in 1967 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

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