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Duennes Family History

Duennes 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: Duenes, Dennis, Dennen, Fuentes, Dunne, Denner, Kuennen, Stennes

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Where is the Duennes family from?

You can see how Duennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duennes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Duennes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duennes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Duennes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duennes 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 Duennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stationary Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duennes. 50% of Duennes men worked as a Stationary Engineer.

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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

  • Stationary Engineer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Duennes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Duennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duennes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Duennes. 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 Duennes. For the veterans among your Duennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duennes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Duennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Duennes in 1960 was 54, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duennes 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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