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Dafnis Family History

Dafnis 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: Danis, Dennis, Annis, Manis, Banis, Dardis, Danes, Danish, Donis

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Where is the Dafnis family from?

You can see how Dafnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafnis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dafnis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dafnis families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Dafnis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dafnis families in 1891.
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What did your Dafnis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dafnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafnis 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Dafnis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dafnis. For the veterans among your Dafnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafnis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dafnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dafnis in 1964 was 63, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafnis 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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