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Dufore Family History

Dufore 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: Duford, Dufort, Dore, Dunford, Buford, Dupere, Lucore, Devore

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Where is the Dufore family from?

You can see how Dufore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dufore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dufore families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dufore's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Dufore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufore 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 Dufore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufore. 60% of Dufore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dufore women worked as a Stitcher Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dufore were Janitor and Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher Operator
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dufore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufore 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dufore. 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 233 military records available for the last name Dufore. For the veterans among your Dufore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dufore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dufore in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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