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Duess Family History

Duess 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: Guess, Dress, Suess, Dyess, Ruess, Dues, Fuess, Ness, Buss, Due

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Where is the Duess family from?

You can see how Duess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Duess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Duess family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duess's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Duess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duess 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 Duess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duess. 100% of Duess 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Duess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duess 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Duess. 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 55 military records available for the last name Duess. For the veterans among your Duess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Duess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duess in 1966 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duess 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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