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Duhay Family History

Duhay 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: Dunay, Duray, Dugay, Dubay, Dulay, Dupay, Hay, Day, Duan, Dury

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Where is the Duhay family from?

You can see how Duhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Duhay family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Duhay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Duhay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duhay. 100% of Duhay men worked as a House Boy. .

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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

  • House Boy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Duhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duhay 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Duhay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Duhay. For the veterans among your Duhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Duhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Duhay in 1980 was 26, and 79 in 2003.

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