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Dufkis Family History

Dufkis 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: Duris, Dumais, Dubois, Duffin, Duffus, Durkin, Duis, Duskin, Bufkin

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Where is the Dufkis family from?

You can see how Dufkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dufkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dufkis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dufkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dufkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dufkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dufkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dufkis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dufkis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dufkis. For the veterans among your Dufkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dufkis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Dufkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dufkis in 1973 was 65, and 70 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dufkis 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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