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Dashford Family History

Dashford 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: Ashford, Bashford, Rushford, Bassford, Rachford, Basford, Danford

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Where is the Dashford family from?

You can see how Dashford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dashford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dashford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dashford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dashford 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 116 census records available for the last name Dashford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashford 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dashford. 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 Dashford. For the veterans among your Dashford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dashford lifespan?

Average Dashford life expectancy in 1978 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dashford 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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