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Deffanbaugh Family History

Deffanbaugh 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: Deffenbaugh, Defenbaugh, Diffenbaugh, Defibaugh, Drawbaugh

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Where is the Deffanbaugh family from?

You can see how Deffanbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffanbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffanbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deffanbaugh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffanbaugh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deffanbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Deffanbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffanbaugh 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 Deffanbaugh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deffanbaugh. For the veterans among your Deffanbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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