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Durfy Family History

Durfy 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, Duffy, Duray, Durfey, Darby, Bury, Darcy, Dery, Drury, Duff

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Where is the Durfy family from?

You can see how Durfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durfy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durfy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Durfy families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Durfy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durfy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durfy 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 Durfy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Enamel Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durfy. 50% of Durfy men worked as an Enamel Painter.

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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

  • Enamel Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durfy 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Durfy. 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 168 military records available for the last name Durfy. For the veterans among your Durfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durfy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Durfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Durfy in 1971 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durfy 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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