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Duenk Family History

Duenk 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: Denk, Dueck, Dunk, Duan, Duck, Wenk, Due, Deak, Duin, Dunn

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Where is the Duenk family from?

You can see how Duenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duenk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Duenk families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Duenk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Duenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Duenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duenk 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Duenk. 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 20 military records available for the last name Duenk. For the veterans among your Duenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duenk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Duenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Duenk in 1974 was 85, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duenk 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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