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Duffack Family History

Duffack 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: Duffany, Duffek, Duck, Duff, Duffer, Duffy, Durick, Cusack, Flack

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Where is the Duffack family from?

You can see how Duffack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Duffack families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffack's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Duffack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffack 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 59 census records available for the last name Duffack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffack 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Duffack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Duffack. For the veterans among your Duffack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffack lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Duffack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Duffack in 1972 was 66, and 89 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffack 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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