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Daiffill Family History

Daiffill 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: Saffell, Offill, Dahill, Diffin, Halfhill, Ifill, Banfill, Daffin

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Where is the Daiffill family from?

You can see how Daiffill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daiffill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Daiffill families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daiffill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Daiffill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Daiffill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daiffill 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 Daiffill. 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 Daiffill. For the veterans among your Daiffill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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