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Duhl Family History

Duhl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Duell

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


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Where is the Duhl family from?

You can see how Duhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duhl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Duhl families living in Worcestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Duhl's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Duhl families in 1891.
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What did your Duhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duhl. 25% of Duhl men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Duhl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duhl were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Duhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhl 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Duhl. 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 308 military records available for the last name Duhl. For the veterans among your Duhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Duhl in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhl 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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