Brief details follow of other researchers of the Dewce/Duce name with whom I have been in contact. Please contact them directly if you feel you may have a common interest.
Hazel Cornes, Crewe, England. E-mail: hazel@acornes92.freeserve.co.uk
There seems to be three main areas in England for this name : Midlands: Salop through south Staffs and into Birmingham; Essex & London (with possible Midland connections), and Yorkshire. Small numbers in other counties.
My grandfather, John Duce, 1874 - 1934, was born in Claverley, Salop. He married Elizabeth Ann Astley, and later lived in Bewdley. His parents were John Duce, b. abt.1848, & Priscilla, née Bennett. Their other children were William, c.1871; Emily c.1872; Frederick c.1877 and Annie b.1880.
I am starting a general collection of the name Duce/Deuce/Dewce and would be pleased to hear from anyone with Duce interests in any area.
Updated: 26th December 1999