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Duey Family History

Duey Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Dewey. Americanized form of Duy a German surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Duey family from?

You can see how Duey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Duey families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Duey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duey families in 1891.
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What did your Duey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duey. 100% of Duey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Duey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Duey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duey 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Duey. 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 808 military records available for the last name Duey. For the veterans among your Duey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duey in 1955 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duey 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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