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Daffey Family History

Daffey Surname Meaning

from an adaptation of the personal name Dafydd Welsh form of David. from Ó Deabhthaigh see Daffy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Daffey family from?

You can see how Daffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Daffey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Daffey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Daffey families in 1891.
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What did your Daffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Worker (far and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daffey. 100% of Daffey men worked as a Heavy Worker (far and 100% of Daffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Worker (far
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffey 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Daffey. 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 88 military records available for the last name Daffey. For the veterans among your Daffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffey 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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