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Deffenderfer Family History

Deffenderfer 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: Diffenderfer, Diefenderfer, Poffenberger, Kaffenberger, Beamesderfer

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Where is the Deffenderfer family from?

You can see how Deffenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffenderfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deffenderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Deffenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deffenderfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffenderfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Deffenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffenderfer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deffenderfer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Deffenderfer. For the veterans among your Deffenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffenderfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deffenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deffenderfer in 1966 was 74, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffenderfer 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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