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Duant Family History

Duant 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, Quant, Durant, Dant, Duane, Guan, Dean, Hunt, Quan, Dana

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Where is the Duant family from?

You can see how Duant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Duant families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Duant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Duant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duant. 100% of Duant men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Duant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duant 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Duant. 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 25 military records available for the last name Duant. For the veterans among your Duant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Duant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Duant in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1979.

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