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Daffron Family History

Daffron Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Daffin. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daffron family from?

You can see how Daffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daffron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Daffron families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Daffron's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Daffron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daffron 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 Daffron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daffron. 27% of Daffron men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Daffron women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daffron were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    34%
  • New Worker
    27%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Daffron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Daffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffron 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Daffron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 909 military records available for the last name Daffron. For the veterans among your Daffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daffron lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Daffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Daffron in 1958 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daffron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daffron 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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