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Duffner Family History

Duffner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Teufen in Württemberg or from Tüffen near Saint Gallen Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Duffner family from?

You can see how Duffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Duffner families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duffner's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Duffner families in 1911.
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What did your Duffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duffner. 19% of Duffner men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Duffner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duffner were Bookkeeper and Farmer.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duffner 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Duffner. 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 998 military records available for the last name Duffner. For the veterans among your Duffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duffner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Duffner in 1961 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duffner 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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