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Duffecy Family History

Duffecy 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: Duffey, Duffer, Duffy, Duffett, Duffney, Duffee, Guffey, Diffey

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Where is the Duffecy family from?

You can see how Duffecy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffecy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffecy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Duffecy family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffecy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Duffecy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffecy 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 214 census records available for the last name Duffecy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffecy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Duffecy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Duffecy. For the veterans among your Duffecy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffecy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Duffecy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Duffecy in 1974 was 31, and 87 in 2003.

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