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Doffan Family History

Doffan 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: Offen, Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Dorfman, Coffin, Duffin, Domian

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Where is the Doffan family from?

You can see how Doffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doffan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doffan families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Doffan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Doffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Doffan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Doffan. For the veterans among your Doffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doffan

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