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Duffett Family History

Duffett Surname Meaning

English: nickname denoting either ‘dove foot’ or ‘dove head’ from Middle English do(u)ve doufe duve ‘dove’ + fo(u)t fut vot ‘foot’ or hed(de) heved ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Duffett family from?

You can see how Duffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Duffett families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Duffett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duffett families in 1891.
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What did your Duffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duffett. 28% of Duffett men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Duffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffett were Machinist Capstan Lathe and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Machinist Capstan Lathe
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Duffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duffett. 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 993 military records available for the last name Duffett. For the veterans among your Duffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Duffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duffett in 1954 was 43, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffett 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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