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Dufendach Family History

Dufendach Name 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: Aulenbach, Diefenbach, Rufenacht, Fenrich, Delach, Dundas, Eisenbach

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Where is the Dufendach family from?

You can see how Dufendach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufendach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dufendach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dufendach family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufendach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dufendach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufendach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dufendach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dufendach. 100% of Dufendach women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dufendach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufendach 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dufendach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Dufendach. For the veterans among your Dufendach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufendach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dufendach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dufendach in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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