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Duffir Family History

Duffir 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: Duffer, Duffin, Duffie, Duff, Duffy, Huffer, Buffin, Ruffin, Duffus

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Where is the Duffir family from?

You can see how Duffir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Duffir families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffir's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Duffir families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Duffir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffir 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 Duffir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duffir. For the veterans among your Duffir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffir lifespan?

Average Duffir life expectancy in 2003 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffir 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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