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Dupas Family History

Dupas Name Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone from a place called Pas (see Pas ). In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dumas, Ducas, Depas, Dudas, Dupay, Dugas, Dubas, Dupes, Dupras, Dukas

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Where is the Dupas family from?

You can see how Dupas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dupas families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dupas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dupas families in 1840.
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What did your Dupas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dupas. 50% of Dupas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dupas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupas 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Dupas. 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 822 military records available for the last name Dupas. For the veterans among your Dupas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dupas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dupas in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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