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Dufern Family History

Dufern 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: Davern, Duffer, Duer, Ufer, Duffin, Dupere, Daffern, Dern, Duford

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Where is the Dufern family from?

You can see how Dufern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dufern family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufern's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dufern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufern 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 32 census records available for the last name Dufern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufern 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dufern. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dufern. For the veterans among your Dufern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dufern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dufern in 1967 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufern 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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