Daffern Family History

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Daffern Name Meaning

Probably a variant of South German Dafferner, an occupational name for an inn- or tavern-keeper, Middle High German tavernære, a borrowing from Latin tabernarius, or a habitational name from Tafern in Baden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Duffer, Laufer, Gafford, Haffer, Draffen, Hafner, Dauber, Saffer

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Daffern Family Origin

Where is the Daffern family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Daffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daffern families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Daffern families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Daffern's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Daffern families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daffern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Daffern Family Occupations

    What did your Daffern ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Daffern. 30% of Daffern men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Daffern women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffern were Farming and Seamstress

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Farmer
      30%
    • Laborer
      26%
    • Salesman
      20%
    • Farming
      7%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housekeeper
      34%
    • Beauty Operator
      23%
    • Stenographer
      23%
    • Seamstress
      23%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Daffern Historical Records

    What Daffern family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffern census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 198 immigration records available for the last name Daffern. 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 Card

    There are 549 military records available for the last name Daffern. For the veterans among your Daffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Daffern Life Expectancy

    What is the average Daffern lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Daffern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Daffern in 1952 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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