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Daffy Family History

Daffy Surname Meaning

from Ó Deabhthaigh from a personal name based on deabhthach ‘quarrelsome’. see Daffey.

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


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Where is the Daffy family from?

You can see how Daffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daffy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Daffy families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Daffy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Daffy families in 1891.
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What did your Daffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daffy. 72% of Daffy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daffy. 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 409 military records available for the last name Daffy. For the veterans among your Daffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Daffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Daffy in 1969 was 60, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffy 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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