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Dufeck Family History

Dufeck 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: Dufek, Dueck, Dudeck, Duck, Durick, Dudek, Deck, Dudick, Kueck, Lueck

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Where is the Dufeck family from?

You can see how Dufeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Dufeck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 66% of all the recorded Dufeck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dufeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufeck 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 Dufeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufeck. 37% of Dufeck men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dufeck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dufeck were Truck Driver and Chief Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Owner
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Chief Clerk
    40%

What Dufeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Dufeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufeck 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dufeck. 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 69 military records available for the last name Dufeck. For the veterans among your Dufeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dufeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dufeck in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufeck 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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