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Duplissis Family History

Duplissis 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: Duplessis, Duplissey, Duplantis, Duplisea, Dupriest, Di Lisio

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Where is the Duplissis family from?

You can see how Duplissis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duplissis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duplissis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Duplissis families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Duplissis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duplissis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duplissis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duplissis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duplissis. 47% of Duplissis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duplissis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duplissis were Shipping Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    47%
  • Washer Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Duplissis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duplissis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Duplissis. 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 107 military records available for the last name Duplissis. For the veterans among your Duplissis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duplissis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Duplissis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Duplissis in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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