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Dufayel Family History

Dufayel 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: Duhamel, Duffel, Dunay, Duffer, Duffy, Dugal, Duray, Duvall, Zufall

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Where is the Dufayel family from?

You can see how Dufayel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufayel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dufayel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufayel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dufayel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufayel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dufayel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufayel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dufayel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dufayel. For the veterans among your Dufayel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufayel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Dufayel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dufayel in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufayel 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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