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Dufis Family History

Dufis 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: Duris, Duis, Dubis, Danis, Duff, Duin, Duffy, Rubis, Dulin, Dubin

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Where is the Dufis family from?

You can see how Dufis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dufis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Dufis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dufis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dufis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dufis. 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 military records available for the last name Dufis. For the veterans among your Dufis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufis lifespan?

Average Dufis life expectancy in 1978 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufis 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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