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Dutchess Family History

Dutchess 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: Dutcher, Hutchens, Funchess, Dyches, Butcher, Duchesne, Dutch

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Where is the Dutchess family from?

You can see how Dutchess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutchess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dutchess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dutchess families living in Middlesex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dutchess's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dutchess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dutchess 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 Dutchess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dutchess. 43% of Dutchess men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Glass Cutter
    29%

What Dutchess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Dutchess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutchess 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Dutchess. 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 564 military records available for the last name Dutchess. For the veterans among your Dutchess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutchess lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dutchess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dutchess in 1970 was 88, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dutchess 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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