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Duger Family History

Duger 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: Luger, Deger, Duer, Dugger, Auger, Huger, Dugar, Duker, Dager, Ruger

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Where is the Duger family from?

You can see how Duger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Duger families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Duger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Duger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duger. 23% of Duger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Duger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duger were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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What Duger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duger 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Duger. 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 217 military records available for the last name Duger. For the veterans among your Duger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Duger in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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