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Duckwiler Family History

Duckwiler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dockweiler, Ducker, Muckler, Buckler, Tutwiler, Detwiler, Dickler

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Where is the Duckwiler family from?

You can see how Duckwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Duckwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Duckwiler families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duckwiler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Duckwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duckwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duckwiler. 67% of Duckwiler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Duckwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Duckwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckwiler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Duckwiler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Duckwiler. For the veterans among your Duckwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckwiler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Duckwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Duckwiler in 1971 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duckwiler 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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