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Daffitt Family History

Daffitt 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: Parfitt, Reffitt, Duffett, Moffitt, Maffett, Daffin, Laffitte, Davitt

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Where is the Daffitt family from?

You can see how Daffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Daffitt family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Daffitt's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Daffitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Daffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffitt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Daffitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Daffitt. For the veterans among your Daffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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