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Daffern Family History

Daffern Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Daffin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daffern family from?

You can see how Daffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daffern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Daffern families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Daffern's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Daffern families in 1891.
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What did your Daffern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daffern. 18% of Daffern men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Daffern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffern were Local Govt Officer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Engineer Fitter
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Local Govt Officer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Daffern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffern 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Daffern. 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 549 military records available for the last name Daffern. For the veterans among your Daffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffern lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Daffern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Daffern in 1952 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffern 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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