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Dafgard Family History

Dafgard 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: Haggard, Agard, Dugard, Maggard, Fafard, Jaggard, Damgaard, Aagard

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Where is the Dafgard family from?

You can see how Dafgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafgard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dafgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dafgard families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dafgard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dafgard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dafgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafgard 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Dafgard. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dafgard. For the veterans among your Dafgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dafgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dafgard in 1963 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafgard 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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