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Dufrèsne Family History

Dufrèsne 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: Dufresne, Dufrene, Dufrane, Duchesne, Duris, Drone, Droste, Dumaine

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Where is the Dufrèsne family from?

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What did your Dufrèsne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufrèsne. 19% of Dufrèsne men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Dufrèsne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dufrèsne were Machinist and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dufrèsne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dufrèsne. For the veterans among your Dufrèsne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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