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Dufrene Name Meaning

French (Dufrêne): variant of Dufresne .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dufrane, Duchene, Duree, Dufresne, Durell, Duprey, Duron, Deupree

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Where is the Dufrene family from?

You can see how Dufrene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufrene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dufrene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Dufrene families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dufrene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dufrene families in 1911.
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What did your Dufrene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dufrene. 32% of Dufrene men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Dufrene women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dufrene were Farmer and Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Commis
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dufrene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufrene 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dufrene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dufrene. For the veterans among your Dufrene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufrene lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dufrene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dufrene in 1952 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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