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Daffin Family History

Daffin Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Warwickshire): possibly a nickname for a simpleton from Middle English daff with the noun-forming suffix -eron of French origin.

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


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Where is the Daffin family from?

You can see how Daffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Daffin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Daffin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Daffin families in 1891.
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What did your Daffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daffin. 29% of Daffin men worked as a Lorry Driver and 93% of Daffin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffin were Farm Labourer and Cashier Typist.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    29%
  • Farm Carter
    15%
  • Motor Driver
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cashier Typist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffin 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Daffin. 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 Daffin. For the veterans among your Daffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Daffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Daffin in 1946 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffin 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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