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Dufva Family History

Dufva 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: Duff, Duffy, Dura, Duca, Duda, Dua, Duba, Buffa, Dutka, Duga

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Where is the Dufva family from?

You can see how Dufva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dufva families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufva's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dufva families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Dufva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufva 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Dufva. 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 91 military records available for the last name Dufva. For the veterans among your Dufva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dufva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dufva in 1963 was 76, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufva 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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