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Duhnke Family History

Duhnke 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: Dehnke, Ruhnke, Kuhnke, Dahnke, Juhnke, Duke, Denke, Dunne, Punke

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Where is the Duhnke family from?

You can see how Duhnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duhnke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Duhnke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Duhnke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Duhnke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Duhnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhnke 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Duhnke. 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 26 military records available for the last name Duhnke. For the veterans among your Duhnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhnke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Duhnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Duhnke in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhnke 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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