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Duffek Family History

Duffek Surname Meaning

Czech: variant of Dufek.

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


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Where is the Duffek family from?

You can see how Duffek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Duffek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Duffek families in 1880.
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What did your Duffek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duffek. 43% of Duffek men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Duffek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffek were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Duffek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duffek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffek 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Duffek. 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 562 military records available for the last name Duffek. For the veterans among your Duffek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Duffek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duffek in 1951 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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