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Dufel Family History

Dufel 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: Dusel, Durel, Dubel, Dufek, Duel, Duffel, Dube, Duke, Tafel, Due

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Where is the Dufel family from?

You can see how Dufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dufel family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dufel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufel 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 Dufel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufel. 63% of Dufel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dufel women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farm Operator
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Dufel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Dufel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufel 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dufel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Dufel. For the veterans among your Dufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dufel in 1968 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufel 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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