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Doffin Family History

Doffin 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: Coffin, Duffin, Doffing, Goffin, Diffin, Daffin, Offen, Dobrin

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Where is the Doffin family from?

You can see how Doffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doffin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Doffin families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doffin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Doffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doffin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doffin. 100% of Doffin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffin 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Doffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Doffin. For the veterans among your Doffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Doffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doffin in 1971 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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