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Dufseth Family History

Dufseth 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: Duffett, Huseth, Gulseth, Dotseth, Helseth, Dust, Russett, Seth

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Where is the Dufseth family from?

You can see how Dufseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dufseth family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufseth's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Dufseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufseth 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 Dufseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dufseth. 100% of Dufseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dufseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufseth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dufseth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dufseth. For the veterans among your Dufseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dufseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dufseth in 1968 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufseth 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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