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Dufaur Family History

Dufaur 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: Dufour, Dufur, Duffer, Dufault, Duffus, Dugar, Dufner, Duan, Dear

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Where is the Dufaur family from?

You can see how Dufaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufaur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufaur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dufaur families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dufaur's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dufaur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufaur 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 Dufaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dufaur. 100% of Dufaur women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dufaur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dufaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufaur 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Dufaur. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dufaur. For the veterans among your Dufaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufaur lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Dufaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dufaur in 1978 was 74, and 61 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dufaur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufaur 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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