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Duplessy Family History

Duplessy 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: Duplessis, Duplissey, Dudley, Durley, Duley, Curless, Dunleavy

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Where is the Duplessy family from?

You can see how Duplessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duplessy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Duplessy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Duplessy families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Duplessy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Duplessy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duplessy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Duplessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Duplessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duplessy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Duplessy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Duplessy. For the veterans among your Duplessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duplessy lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Duplessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duplessy in 1986 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duplessy 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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