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Dakeford Family History

Dakeford 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: Wakeford, Drakeford, Bareford, Deford, Danford, Dunford, Galford

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Where is the Dakeford family from?

You can see how Dakeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakeford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dakeford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dakeford families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakeford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dakeford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dakeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakeford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dakeford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dakeford. For the veterans among your Dakeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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