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Dafnas Family History

Dafnas 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: Dana, Danis, Damas, Dallas, Panas, Darras, Manas, Danes, Danos, Danna

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Where is the Dafnas family from?

You can see how Dafnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafnas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dafnas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dafnas's in USA. California had the highest population of Dafnas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dafnas 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 Dafnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dafnas. 100% of Dafnas men worked as a Counter Man.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Dafnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafnas 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dafnas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dafnas. For the veterans among your Dafnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafnas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Dafnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dafnas in 1979 was 89, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafnas 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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