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Douek Family History

Douek Name 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: Domek, Dobek, Doubek, Dore, Duck, Dove, Due, Dole, Bobek, Dolak

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Where is the Douek family from?

You can see how Douek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Douek family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Douek's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Douek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Douek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Douek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douek 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Douek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Douek. For the veterans among your Douek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Douek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Douek in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 2002.

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