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Dafonte Family History

Dafonte 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: Fonte, Bamonte, Laconte, Labonte, Demonte, Aponte, Da Ponte, Damone

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Where is the Dafonte family from?

You can see how Dafonte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dafonte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dafonte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Dafonte families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dafonte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dafonte families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Dafonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dafonte 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dafonte. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dafonte. For the veterans among your Dafonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dafonte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Dafonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dafonte in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dafonte 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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