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Daffra Family History

Daffra 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: Raffa, Daffern, Baffa, Dara, Da Pra, Manfra, Saffran, Daffin, Daffron

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Where is the Daffra family from?

You can see how Daffra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffra family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Daffra family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daffra's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Daffra families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Daffra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffra 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Daffra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daffra. For the veterans among your Daffra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffra lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Daffra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daffra in 1998 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffra 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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