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Dalfan Family History

Dalfan 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: Dalman, Damian, Kalman, Balan, Dalton, Dolman, Dallas, Galvan, Callan

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Where is the Dalfan family from?

You can see how Dalfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalfan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dalfan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dalfan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalfan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dalfan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dalfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalfan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dalfan. 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 Dalfan. For the veterans among your Dalfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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