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Dufor Family History

Dufor 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: Duford, Dufort, Dufour, Dufur, Dunford, Duff, Duffer, Duffy, Duer

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Where is the Dufor family from?

You can see how Dufor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Dufor families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dufor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dufor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufor 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 Dufor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufor. 50% of Dufor men worked as a Miner and 100% of Dufor women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dufor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Dufor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dufor. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dufor. For the veterans among your Dufor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dufor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dufor in 1973 was 82, and 1 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dufor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufor 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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