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Duve Family History

Duve Surname Meaning

German: variant of Duwe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duve family from?

You can see how Duve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Duve families living in Berkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Duve's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Duve families in 1891.
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What did your Duve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duve. 65% of Duve men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duve women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duve were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Duve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duve 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Duve. 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 635 military records available for the last name Duve. For the veterans among your Duve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duve lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Duve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duve in 1960 was 58, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duve 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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