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Dufield Family History

Dufield 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: Duffield, Dunfield, Field, Caufield, Byfield, Fifield, Cofield

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Where is the Dufield family from?

You can see how Dufield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dufield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Dufield families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Dufield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dufield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dufield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dufield. 34% of Dufield men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dufield women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Woodchopper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dufield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufield 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dufield. 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 130 military records available for the last name Dufield. For the veterans among your Dufield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufield lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Dufield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dufield in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

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