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Daffner Family History

Daffner 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: Gaffner, Deffner, Duffner, Haffner, Duffer, Hoffner, Gaffney, Danner

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Where is the Daffner family from?

You can see how Daffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Daffner families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Daffner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Daffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daffner 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 Daffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daffner. 36% of Daffner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Daffner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffner were Painter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Assembly Worker
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Daffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffner 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Daffner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Daffner. For the veterans among your Daffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Daffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Daffner in 1959 was 38, and 74 in 2003.

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