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Dupois Family History

Dupois 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: Dubois, Dupuis, Duris, Dumais, Dutoit, Dupin, Duis, Dupont, Dupes

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Where is the Dupois family from?

You can see how Dupois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dupois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Dupois families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dupois's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dupois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupois 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 Dupois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupois. 67% of Dupois men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dupois women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupois were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Asst Manager
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Dupois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Dupois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupois 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Dupois. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dupois. For the veterans among your Dupois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Dupois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dupois in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupois 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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