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Duffies Family History

Duffies 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: Duffie, Duffer, Duffin, Duffus, Huffines, Duffield, Duffney, Duffner

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Where is the Duffies family from?

You can see how Duffies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duffies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Duffies family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffies's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Duffies families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Duffies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffies 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Duffies. 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 14 military records available for the last name Duffies. For the veterans among your Duffies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffies lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Duffies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Duffies in 1974 was 78, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffies 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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