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Dofford Family History

Dofford 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: Offord, Kofford, Hofford, Wofford, Dufford, Dunford, Gifford, Pafford

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Where is the Dofford family from?

You can see how Dofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dofford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dofford families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dofford's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dofford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dofford 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 Dofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dofford. 100% of Dofford women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dofford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Dofford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dofford. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dofford. For the veterans among your Dofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dofford in 1973 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dofford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dofford 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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