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Duncker Family History

Duncker 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: Ducker, Dunker, Dencker, Juncker, Duecker, Dunckel, Dicker, Tucker

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Where is the Duncker family from?

You can see how Duncker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duncker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Duncker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Duncker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duncker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duncker 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 Duncker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duncker. 40% of Duncker men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Duncker women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duncker were Grinder and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farming
    40%
  • Grinder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Duncker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duncker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncker 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Duncker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duncker. For the veterans among your Duncker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duncker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Duncker in 1964 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duncker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncker 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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