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Duffels Family History

Duffels 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: Duffell, Duffel, Duffer, Duffus, Wyffels, Kuffel, Duffett, Duffield

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Where is the Duffels family from?

You can see how Duffels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Duffels families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duffels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Duffels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffels 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Duffels. 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 18 military records available for the last name Duffels. For the veterans among your Duffels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duffels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Duffels in 1964 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffels 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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