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Dukis Family History

Dukis 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: Duris, Duis, Dubis, Dukes, Dukas, Duke, Danis, Duin, Rubis, Dulin

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Where is the Dukis family from?

You can see how Dukis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dukis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dukis families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dukis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dukis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dukis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Dukis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dukis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dukis. For the veterans among your Dukis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Dukis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dukis in 1977 was 85, and 89 in 2000.

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