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Dupon Family History

Dupon 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: Dupin, Duron, Duhon, Dupont, Zupon, Dubon, Don, Duan, Luton, Upton

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Where is the Dupon family from?

You can see how Dupon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dupon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dupon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dupon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupon 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 Dupon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupon. 50% of Dupon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dupon women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dupon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dupon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupon 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Dupon. 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 213 military records available for the last name Dupon. For the veterans among your Dupon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dupon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dupon in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupon 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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