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Deffenbaug Family History

Deffenbaug 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, Dieffenbach, Kestenbaum

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Where is the Deffenbaug family from?

You can see how Deffenbaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffenbaug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffenbaug families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Deffenbaug family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffenbaug's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Deffenbaug families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Deffenbaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffenbaug 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deffenbaug. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deffenbaug. For the veterans among your Deffenbaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffenbaug lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Deffenbaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deffenbaug in 1982 was 60, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffenbaug 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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