This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dukate family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dukate Family History

Dukate 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: Duke, Ducat, Date, Durante, Dukart, Quate, Ducote, Duarte, Duane

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dukate family from?

You can see how Dukate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukate family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dukate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dukate family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dukate's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dukate families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dukate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dukate. 45% of Dukate men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Dukate | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenograph
    23%

What Dukate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Dukate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukate census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dukate

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Dukate. 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.

View all Dukate immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Dukate. For the veterans among your Dukate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dukate military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dukate family history

Discover More

What is the average Dukate lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dukate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dukate in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dukate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukate 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dukate family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial