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Dukens Family History

Dukens 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: Lukens, Dukes, Duke, Dykes, Tukes, Ludens, Duden, Rubens, Duren

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Where is the Dukens family from?

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

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dukens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dukens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dukens. For the veterans among your Dukens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukens lifespan?

Average Dukens life expectancy in 1977 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukens 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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