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Duffard Family History

Duffard 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: Dufford, Dunford, Duffer, Duford, Dubard, Ufford, Bouffard, Dugard

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Where is the Duffard family from?

You can see how Duffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duffard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Duffard families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffard's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Duffard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duffard ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Duffard ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Duffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffard 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Duffard. 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 30 military records available for the last name Duffard. For the veterans among your Duffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Duffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Duffard in 1974 was 84, and 50 in 2001.

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