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Duffant Family History

Duffant 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: Duffany, Durant, Duffin, Duffett, Dufrane, Durrant, Duan, Quant, Duff

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Where is the Duffant family from?

You can see how Duffant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Duffant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duffant families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duffant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Duffant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duffant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duffant. 100% of Duffant 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Duffant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffant 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Duffant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Duffant. For the veterans among your Duffant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Duffant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duffant in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

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