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Duffas Family History

Duffas 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, Duff, Duffer, Duffy, Duffin, Dumas, Ducas, Dundas, Buffa

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Where is the Duffas family from?

You can see how Duffas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Duffas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Duffas families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Duffas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Duffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Duffas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Duffas. For the veterans among your Duffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Duffas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Duffas in 1972 was 84, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffas 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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