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Duffie Family History

Duffie Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly central Scotland): Scottish form of Irish Duffy.

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


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Where is the Duffie family from?

You can see how Duffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duffie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Duffie families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Duffie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duffie families in 1891.
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What did your Duffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duffie. 60% of Duffie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Clog Maker
    20%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Duffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffie 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 Duffie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duffie. For the veterans among your Duffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Duffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duffie in 1940 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffie 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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