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Duffany Family History

Duffany Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Dauphinais.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duffany family from?

You can see how Duffany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duffany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Duffany families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Duffany's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Duffany families in 1891.
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What did your Duffany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duffany. 25% of Duffany men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duffany women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffany were Automobile Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Duffany. 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 328 military records available for the last name Duffany. For the veterans among your Duffany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffany lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Duffany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duffany in 1956 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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