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Duchow Family History

Duchow Name Meaning

East German: derivative of Sorbian Polish or other Slavic duch ‘spirit breath’ most likely from a pet form (ending in -o) of a personal name based on this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Duch, Duenow, Duchon, Muchow, Dubrow, Zachow, Dassow, Ducker, Chop

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Where is the Duchow family from?

You can see how Duchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duchow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Duchow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Duchow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Duchow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duchow. 25% of Duchow men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Duchow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duchow 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchow 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Duchow. 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 214 military records available for the last name Duchow. For the veterans among your Duchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duchow in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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