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Dues Family History

Dues Surname Meaning

North German (Düs):: topographic name from Westphalian dialect dūs ‘pile decay’. variant of Duis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dues family from?

You can see how Dues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dues families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dues's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dues families in 1891.
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What did your Dues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dues. 25% of Dues men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dues women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dues were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dues 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Dues. 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 710 military records available for the last name Dues. For the veterans among your Dues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dues lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dues in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dues 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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