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Dufay Family History

Dufay 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: Dunay, Duffy, Duray, Dugay, Dubay, Dulay, Dupay, Day, Duan, Fay

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Where is the Dufay family from?

You can see how Dufay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dufay families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dufay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dufay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dufay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dufay. 100% of Dufay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dufay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Dufay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufay 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Dufay. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dufay. For the veterans among your Dufay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dufay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dufay in 1957 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dufay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufay 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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