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Duffly Family History

Duffly 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, Duffey, Duff, Duffer, Duffin, Duffus, Duffney, Muffley

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Where is the Duffly family from?

You can see how Duffly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duffly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Duffly families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffly's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Duffly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Duffly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffly 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Duffly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Duffly. For the veterans among your Duffly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Duffly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duffly in 1965 was 63, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffly 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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