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Deafner Family History

Deafner 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: Deaner, Deffner, Heafner, Depner, Danner, Hafner, Deane, Derner

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Where is the Deafner family from?

You can see how Deafner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deafner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deafner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deafner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deafner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deafner 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 Deafner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deafner. 100% of Deafner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Deafner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Deafner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deafner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deafner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Deafner. For the veterans among your Deafner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deafner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Deafner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deafner in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deafner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deafner 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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