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Dufelmeier Family History

Dufelmeier 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: Feldmeier, Demeter, Dallmeyer, Burgmeier, Ostermeier, Domeier

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Where is the Dufelmeier family from?

You can see how Dufelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufelmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dufelmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dufelmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dufelmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufelmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dufelmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dufelmeier. 100% of Dufelmeier women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dufelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufelmeier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dufelmeier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dufelmeier. For the veterans among your Dufelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufelmeier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dufelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dufelmeier in 1967 was 92, and 89 in 2004.

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