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Duos Family History

Duos 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: Duis, Duus, Dubs, Dues, Kos, Dube, Duke, Guo, Don, Duan

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Where is the Duos family from?

You can see how Duos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Duos families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duos's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Duos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duos. 67% of Duos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Duos women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Duos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duos 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Duos. 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 63 military records available for the last name Duos. For the veterans among your Duos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Duos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duos in 1962 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

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