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Duffour Family History

Duffour 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: Dufour, Duffer, Duffus, Duffner, Dufur, Dufford, Balfour, Dunford

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Where is the Duffour family from?

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

There are 137 census records available for the last name Duffour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffour 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Duffour. 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 26 military records available for the last name Duffour. For the veterans among your Duffour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffour lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Duffour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duffour in 1977 was 73, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffour 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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