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Dufaus Family History

Dufaus 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: Duffus, Dumais, Rufus, Dumas, Dufault, Ducas, Daus, Duus, Draus

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Where is the Dufaus family from?

You can see how Dufaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dufaus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dufaus families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufaus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dufaus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dufaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufaus 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 Dufaus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dufaus. For the veterans among your Dufaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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