The surname Duchnowski was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Duchnowski family
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Duchnowski Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Duschinski, Duchnowski, Duczyminski, Duszynski, Duchynski, Duszyminski, Duchniski, Doczinski and many more.
Early Notables of the Duchnowski family
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Migration of the Duchnowski family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Stanislaus Duszynski who emigrated to Texas in 1884; and Jospeh Duszynski who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1901.
