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Dufano Family History

Dufano Surname 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: Bufano, Tufano, Duan, Turano, Bifano, Dano, Durant, Delano, Dugan

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Where is the Dufano family from?

You can see how Dufano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Dufano families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dufano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dufano families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dufano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufano 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dufano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Dufano. For the veterans among your Dufano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Dufano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dufano in 1966 was 70, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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