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Dufwa Family History

Dufwa 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: Duff, Duffy, Dura, Duca, Duda, Dua, Duwe, Gucwa, Duba, Buffa

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Where is the Dufwa family from?

You can see how Dufwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dufwa family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufwa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dufwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dufwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dufwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufwa 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dufwa. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dufwa. For the veterans among your Dufwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufwa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Dufwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dufwa in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufwa 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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