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Duffel Name Meaning

English: variant of Duffield . This form is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Duffell, Ruffer, Duffey, Duffer, Duffek, Duffett, Durel, Saffel

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Where is the Duffel family from?

You can see how Duffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Duffel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Duffel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Duffel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duffel. 28% of Duffel men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Duffel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffel were Truck Driver and Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffel 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Duffel. 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 Duffel. For the veterans among your Duffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Duffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duffel in 1954 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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