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Dalferes Family History

Dalferes 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: Salters, Alfred, Alfrey, Calleros, Balderas, Daffern, Pallares

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Where is the Dalferes family from?

You can see how Dalferes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalferes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalferes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dalferes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalferes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dalferes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalferes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalferes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalferes. 34% of Dalferes men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Dalferes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalferes 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Dalferes. 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 141 military records available for the last name Dalferes. For the veterans among your Dalferes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalferes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dalferes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dalferes in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalferes 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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