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Daffurn Family History

Daffurn Surname Meaning

see Daffern.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Daffurn family from?

You can see how Daffurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffurn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Daffurn families living in Somerset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Daffurn's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Daffurn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daffurn 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 Daffurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daffurn. 60% of Daffurn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Daffurn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffurn were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Aircraft Covering
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%

What Daffurn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Daffurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffurn 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Daffurn. 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 75 military records available for the last name Daffurn. For the veterans among your Daffurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffurn lifespan?

Average Daffurn life expectancy in 1988 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffurn 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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