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Dujay Family History

Dujay 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: Dunay, Duray, Dugay, Dubay, Dulay, Dupay, Day, Duan, Dury, Ducat

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Where is the Dujay family from?

You can see how Dujay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dujay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dujay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dujay families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dujay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dujay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dujay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dujay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dujay. 50% of Dujay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dujay women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Dujay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dujay 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Dujay. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dujay. For the veterans among your Dujay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dujay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Dujay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dujay in 1968 was 59, and 70 in 2000.

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