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Dafano Family History

Dafano 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: Takano, Nagano, Bifano, Dano, Davino, Catano, Delano, Asano, Varano

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Where is the Dafano family from?

You can see how Dafano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dafano family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dafano's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dafano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dafano 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 22 census records available for the last name Dafano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafano 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dafano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Dafano. For the veterans among your Dafano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Dafano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dafano in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafano 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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