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Dubke Family History

Dubke 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: Dube, Duke, Dubie, Zubke, Duble, Lubke, Dumke, Duck, Drake, Ducker

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Where is the Dubke family from?

You can see how Dubke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dubke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dubke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Dubke families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dubke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dubke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dubke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dubke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dubke. 22% of Dubke men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dubke women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Retired Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Dubke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dubke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dubke. 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 91 military records available for the last name Dubke. For the veterans among your Dubke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dubke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dubke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dubke in 1944 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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