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Dafo Family History

Dafo Surname 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: Dano, Daft, Dato, Dao, Dado, Dafoe, Bao, Cao, Day, Mao

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Where is the Dafo family from?

You can see how Dafo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dafo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Dafo families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dafo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dafo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dafo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dafo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafo 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dafo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dafo. For the veterans among your Dafo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafo lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Dafo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dafo in 1983 was 80, and 57 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafo 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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