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Duffern Family History

Duffern Surname 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: Duffer, Daffern, Suffern, Huffer, Duffin, Duffett, Nuffer, Ruffer

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Where is the Duffern family from?

You can see how Duffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Duffern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Duffern families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duffern's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Duffern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Duffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffern 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Duffern. 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 5 military records available for the last name Duffern. For the veterans among your Duffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffern lifespan?

Average Duffern life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffern ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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