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Darfus Family History

Darfus 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: Darius, Barkus, Darras, Dardis, Duffus, Barfuss, Daus, Dargis, Draus

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Where is the Darfus family from?

You can see how Darfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Darfus families living in Ohio. This was about 93% of all the recorded Darfus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Darfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darfus 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 Darfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darfus. 50% of Darfus men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Copartner
    50%

What Darfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Darfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darfus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Darfus. 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 63 military records available for the last name Darfus. For the veterans among your Darfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darfus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Darfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darfus in 1965 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darfus 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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