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Daphne Family History

Daphne 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: Capone, Dane, Dauphine, Lapine, Dahle, Dahn, Rapone, Sapone, Dahnke

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Where is the Daphne family from?

You can see how Daphne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daphne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daphne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Daphne families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Daphne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Daphne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daphne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daphne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daphne. 100% of Daphne men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Daphne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Daphne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daphne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daphne 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Daphne. 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 52 military records available for the last name Daphne. For the veterans among your Daphne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daphne lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Daphne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Daphne in 1985 was 66, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daphne 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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