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Dachiff Family History

Dachiff 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: Schiff, Lahiff, Dayhoff, Dayhuff, Achuff, Machi, Aliff, Cliff, Adachi

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Where is the Dachiff family from?

You can see how Dachiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dachiff family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dachiff's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dachiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dachiff 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 2 census records available for the last name Dachiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachiff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dachiff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dachiff. For the veterans among your Dachiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachiff lifespan?

Average Dachiff life expectancy in 1980 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dachiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachiff 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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