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Duhme Family History

Duhme 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: Duhe, Dube, Duke, Due, Muhle, Duque, Duce, Duthie, Dunne, Dahmen

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Where is the Duhme family from?

You can see how Duhme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duhme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Duhme families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Duhme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duhme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhme 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 Duhme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duhme. 34% of Duhme men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Duhme women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Duhme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Duhme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhme 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Duhme. 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 458 military records available for the last name Duhme. For the veterans among your Duhme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duhme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Duhme in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duhme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhme 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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