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Duffis Family History

Duffis 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: Duffin, Duffus, Duffie, Duff, Duris, Duffer, Duffy, Dumais, Dubois

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Where is the Duffis family from?

You can see how Duffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Duffis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Duffis family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Duffis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Duffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffis 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Duffis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Duffis. For the veterans among your Duffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Duffis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duffis in 1970 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffis 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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