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Dapfer Family History

Dapfer 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: Kapfer, Dapper, Kapler, Kipfer, Napper, Duffer, Draper, Depner

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Where is the Dapfer family from?

You can see how Dapfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dapfer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dapfer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dapfer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dapfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dapfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapfer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dapfer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dapfer. For the veterans among your Dapfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapfer lifespan?

Average Dapfer life expectancy in 1991 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapfer 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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