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Dufficy Family History

Dufficy 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: Duffy, Duffin, Duffney, Duffey, Duffie, Duffany, Duff, Duffer, Durick

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Where is the Dufficy family from?

You can see how Dufficy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufficy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dufficy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dufficy families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dufficy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dufficy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufficy 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 Dufficy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufficy. 30% of Dufficy men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Dufficy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dufficy were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Dufficy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dufficy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufficy 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Dufficy. 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 196 military records available for the last name Dufficy. For the veterans among your Dufficy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufficy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dufficy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dufficy in 1962 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufficy 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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