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Duehn Family History

Duehn 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: Dehn, Kuehn, Daehn, Dean, Duan, Due, Kuhn, Duin, Dunn, Huhn

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Where is the Duehn family from?

You can see how Duehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Duehn families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duehn's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Duehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duehn. 75% of Duehn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duehn women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duehn were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Duehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Duehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duehn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Duehn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Duehn. For the veterans among your Duehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duehn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Duehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Duehn in 1957 was 57, and 44 in 2004.

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