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Dufy Family History

Dufy 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: Dury, Duff, Duffy, Duty, Duby, Duey, Dube, Duke, Day, Duan

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Where is the Dufy family from?

You can see how Dufy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dufy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dufy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dufy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Dufy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufy 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Dufy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dufy. For the veterans among your Dufy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Dufy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dufy in 1969 was 66, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufy 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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