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Durfey Family History

Durfey Surname Meaning

Variant of Durfee a surname of ultimately French origin.

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


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Where is the Durfey family from?

You can see how Durfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durfey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Durfey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Durfey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durfey families in 1911.
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What did your Durfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durfey. 37% of Durfey men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Durfey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durfey were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Durfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durfey 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Durfey. 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 Durfey. For the veterans among your Durfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durfey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Durfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Durfey in 1948 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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