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Dufaw Family History

Dufaw 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: Duan, Daw, Duff, Ducat, Dunay, Duffy, Dura, Duca, Dugal, Duda

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Where is the Dufaw family from?

You can see how Dufaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dufaw families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dufaw's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dufaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dufaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufaw 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 Dufaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dufaw. For the veterans among your Dufaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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