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Duhy Family History

Duhy Surname Meaning

alternative anglicized form of Ó Dubhthaigh see Dowey under Duffy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Duhy family from?

You can see how Duhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duhy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Duhy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Duhy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duhy families in 1891.
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What did your Duhy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duhy. 100% of Duhy 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhy 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Duhy. 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 111 military records available for the last name Duhy. For the veterans among your Duhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Duhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duhy in 1966 was 91, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duhy 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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