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Dukay Family History

Dukay 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, Dukas, Duke, Kay, Day

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Where is the Dukay family from?

You can see how Dukay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dukay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dukay family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dukay's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Dukay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dukay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dukay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Dukay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dukay. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dukay. For the veterans among your Dukay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dukay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dukay in 1965 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

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