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Duenow Name Meaning

East German (Dünow): habitational name from a place near Stettin in Pomerania called Dünow of Slavic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dubrow, Dassow, Rupnow, Luplow, Buetow, Hagenow, Dunner, Buelow

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Where is the Duenow family from?

You can see how Duenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duenow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Duenow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Duenow families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Duenow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Duenow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duenow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duenow. 49% of Duenow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Duenow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duenow were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duenow 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Duenow. 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 126 military records available for the last name Duenow. For the veterans among your Duenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duenow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duenow in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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