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Dauford Family History

Dauford 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: Duford, Danford, Dunford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Shuford, Harford

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Where is the Dauford family from?

You can see how Dauford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dauford families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dauford's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Dauford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dauford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauford 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dauford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dauford. For the veterans among your Dauford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dauford

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