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Danfy Family History

Danfy 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: Danby, Dandy, Daney, Dancy, Danzy, Day, Darby, Dana, Darcy, Danis

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Where is the Danfy family from?

You can see how Danfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danfy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Danfy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Danfy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Danfy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danfy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Danfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danfy 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Danfy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Danfy. For the veterans among your Danfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danfy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Danfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Danfy in 1965 was 73, and 63 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danfy 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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