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Duffessy Family History

Duffessy 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, Duffus, Dufresne, Duffett, Duffney, Duffee

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Where is the Duffessy family from?

You can see how Duffessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffessy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Duffessy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffessy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Duffessy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Duffessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffessy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Duffessy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Duffessy. For the veterans among your Duffessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffessy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Duffessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duffessy in 1966 was 61, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffessy 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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