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Dufrenne Family History

Dufrenne 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, Derenne, Turenne, Dufrane, Durrence, Auzenne

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Where is the Dufrenne family from?

You can see how Dufrenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufrenne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufrenne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 102 Dufrenne families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Dufrenne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dufrenne families in 1911.
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What did your Dufrenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dufrenne. 34% of Dufrenne men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dufrenne women worked as a Modiste.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%

What Dufrenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Dufrenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufrenne 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Dufrenne. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dufrenne. For the veterans among your Dufrenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufrenne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dufrenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dufrenne in 1963 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufrenne 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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