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Duhan Family History

Duhan 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: Duan, Dugan, Duman, Duran, Duhon, Dahan, Duzan, Han, Guan, Shan

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Where is the Duhan family from?

You can see how Duhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Duhan families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Duhan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhan 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 Duhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duhan. 34% of Duhan men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Duhan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duhan were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Duhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhan 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Duhan. 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 318 military records available for the last name Duhan. For the veterans among your Duhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Duhan in 1964 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhan 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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