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Dufont Family History

Dufont 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: Dupont, Dufort, Dumont, Durant, Dutoit, Duford, Duron, Font, Duhon

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Where is the Dufont family from?

You can see how Dufont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufont family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufont families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 142 Dufont families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dufont's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dufont families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufont 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 Dufont ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dufont. 31% of Dufont men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dufont women worked as an Institutrice.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Dufont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dufont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufont 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Dufont. 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 123 military records available for the last name Dufont. For the veterans among your Dufont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufont lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Dufont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dufont in 1986 was 61, and 60 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufont 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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