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Dupey Family History

Dupey 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: Dupuy, Duley, Ducey, Dupay, Dupes, Duey, Dupee, Duprey, Dubey, Dube

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Where is the Dupey family from?

You can see how Dupey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dupey families living in Arkansas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Dupey's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Dupey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dupey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dupey. 37% of Dupey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dupey women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupey were Farm Hand and Servant. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dupey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupey 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Dupey. 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 271 military records available for the last name Dupey. For the veterans among your Dupey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dupey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dupey in 1957 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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