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Duenke Family History

Duenke 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: Denke, Duke, Fuente, Muecke, Dence, Dunne, Denk, Punke, Dente, Hunke

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Where is the Duenke family from?

You can see how Duenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duenke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Duenke family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Duenke's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Duenke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duenke 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 Duenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duenke. 60% of Duenke men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%

What Duenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Duenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duenke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Duenke. 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 57 military records available for the last name Duenke. For the veterans among your Duenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duenke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Duenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Duenke in 1968 was 39, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duenke 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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