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Duffitt Family History

Duffitt Surname Meaning

see Duffett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duffitt family from?

You can see how Duffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Duffitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Duffitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duffitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffitt 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 Duffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duffitt. 100% of Duffitt men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Duffitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Teacher Of Music
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Duffitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Duffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffitt 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Duffitt. 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 89 military records available for the last name Duffitt. For the veterans among your Duffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Duffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duffitt in 1960 was 57, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffitt 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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