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Dufoy Family History

Dufoy 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: Duffy, Dury, Duff, Dunay, Dugo, Duty, Duray, Foy, Dupuy, Duley

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Where is the Dufoy family from?

You can see how Dufoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dufoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dufoy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dufoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dufoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufoy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dufoy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dufoy. For the veterans among your Dufoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufoy lifespan?

Average Dufoy life expectancy in 1990 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufoy 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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