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Dhuy Family History

Dhuy 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: Huy, Chu, Zhu, Hay, Hu, Hua, Day, Du, Hey, Dery

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Where is the Dhuy family from?

You can see how Dhuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhuy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dhuy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dhuy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dhuy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dhuy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhuy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dhuy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dhuy. 100% of Dhuy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Dhuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhuy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dhuy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Dhuy. For the veterans among your Dhuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhuy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dhuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dhuy in 1965 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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