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Daffas Family History

Daffas 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: Damas, Dallas, Raffa, Darras, Kalfas, Duffus, Baffa, Daffin, Jaffa

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Where is the Daffas family from?

You can see how Daffas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffas family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Daffas families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Daffas's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Daffas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Daffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Daffas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Daffas. For the veterans among your Daffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Daffas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Daffas in 1974 was 87, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffas 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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