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Duban Family History

Duban 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: Duan, Dubin, Durban, Kuban, Dugan, Duman, Duran, Dubay, Duba, Duzan

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Where is the Duban family from?

You can see how Duban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Duban family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duban's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Duban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duban. 34% of Duban men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Duban women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duban 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Duban. 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 444 military records available for the last name Duban. For the veterans among your Duban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duban lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Duban in 1961 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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