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Dukeshire Family History

Dukeshire 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: Cheshire, Aleshire, Hampshire, Qureshi, Takeshita, Dunsmore

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Where is the Dukeshire family from?

You can see how Dukeshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukeshire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dukeshire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Dukeshire families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dukeshire's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dukeshire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukeshire 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 Dukeshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dukeshire. 36% of Dukeshire men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dukeshire women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dukeshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dukeshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukeshire 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Dukeshire. 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 296 military records available for the last name Dukeshire. For the veterans among your Dukeshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukeshire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dukeshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dukeshire in 1957 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dukeshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukeshire 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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