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Dual Family History

Dual 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: Duan, Dugal, Dial, Dua, Dull, Dul, Dal, Deal, Dyal, Duval

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Where is the Dual family from?

You can see how Dual families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dual family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dual families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dual family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dual's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dual families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dual surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dual ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dual. 38% of Dual 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
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What Dual family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dual. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dual 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Dual. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dual. For the veterans among your Dual ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dual lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dual life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dual in 1968 was 91, and 71 in 2003.

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