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Duffes Family History

Duffes Surname Meaning

see Duffus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duffes family from?

You can see how Duffes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duffes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Duffes families living in Moray. This was about 32% of all the recorded Duffes's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Duffes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duffes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duffes. 50% of Duffes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Duffes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Duffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffes 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Duffes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Duffes. For the veterans among your Duffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Duffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Duffes in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffes 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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