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Duffen Family History

Duffen Name Meaning

see Duffin .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Duffer, Duffin, Duffee, Duffey, Duffek, Duffel, Offen, Duff, Duffy

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Where is the Duffen family from?

You can see how Duffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duffen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Duffen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duffen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Duffen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duffen. 24% of Duffen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duffen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffen were Auto Mechanic and Mender. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Mender
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Duffen. 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 176 military records available for the last name Duffen. For the veterans among your Duffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Duffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Duffen in 1956 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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