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Durffey Family History

Durffey 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: Duffey, Durfey, Duffer, Duffy, Durley, Durfee, Duffney, Duffee

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Where is the Durffey family from?

You can see how Durffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durffey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Durffey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durffey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Durffey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Durffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durffey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Durffey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Durffey. For the veterans among your Durffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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