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Dukes Family History
Dukes Genealogy & Family TreeDukes is an English name from Devon, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Latin dux which means "leader." The earliest known ancestor--Herbert le Duc--was recorded in 1185. The family motto is Constanter which means "With constancy."
Other spellings of the name include "Waddel," "Waddle," "Weddell," "Weddel," and "Weddle." Notable people with the surname include American actor David Dukes (Dawson's Creek, Rose Red, Pauly), American baseball player Jan Dukes (Washington Senators, Texas Rangers), and American baseball player Elijah Dukes (Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Washington Nationals). The first Dukes to come to America was Sarnil Dukes in Virginia in 1650.
Dukes Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mamie Dukes -- --, 1901 May 20, 1951
- Catherine Olivia Dukes -- --, 1883 May 5, 1969
- Jonathan Dukes -- --, 1812 November 0, 1886
- Marion Y. Dukes -- --, 1853 December 0, 1900 Kentucky
- James R Vardaman Dukes -- --, 1912 December 0, 1940 Mississippi
Dukes Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Calvin H. Dukes -- --, 1924 February 24, 1926 Kentucky
- Sarah Dukes -- --, 1829 August 0, 1914 Illinois
- Mozell Gilbert Dukes -- --, 1894 January 20, 1929 Florida
- Arrol Eugenia Dukes -- --, 1893 March 26, 1978
- Josiah Dukes -- --, 1803 March 0, 1883 Tennessee
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