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Daffan Family History

Daffan 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: Daffin, Laffan, Damian, Safran, Draffen, Raffa, Farfan, Duffin

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Where is the Daffan family from?

You can see how Daffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daffan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Daffan families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Daffan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Daffan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daffan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daffan. 34% of Daffan men worked as a Musician and 100% of Daffan women worked as a 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

  • Musician
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Daffan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Daffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Daffan. 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 130 military records available for the last name Daffan. For the veterans among your Daffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Daffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Daffan in 1964 was 79, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffan 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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