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Dafney Family History

Dafney Name 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: Darney, Dabney, Daney, Dolney, Radney, Downey, Dorney, Haney, Arney

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Where is the Dafney family from?

You can see how Dafney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dafney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dafney families living in Arkansas. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dafney's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Dafney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dafney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dafney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dafney. 100% of Dafney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Dafney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafney 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 Dafney. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dafney. For the veterans among your Dafney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dafney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dafney in 1974 was 87, and 56 in 2004.

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