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Dufrien Family History

Dufrien 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: Duffin, Durie, Duren, Durden, Dufrene, Duffie, Durian, Durben, Fries

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Where is the Dufrien family from?

You can see how Dufrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufrien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dufrien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufrien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dufrien families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dufrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufrien 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 Dufrien. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dufrien. For the veterans among your Dufrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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