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Duvay Family History

Duvay Name 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: Dunay, Duray, Dugay, Dubay, Duval, Dulay, Dupay, Day, Duan, Dury

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Where is the Duvay family from?

You can see how Duvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Duvay families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Duvay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Duvay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duvay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duvay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Duvay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Duvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duvay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Duvay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Duvay. For the veterans among your Duvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duvay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1989, in the United States, Duvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Duvay in 1959 was 40, and 90 in 1989.

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