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Diefenbeck Family History

Diefenbeck 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: Diefenbach, Dillenbeck, Diepenbrock, Siebeneck, Dieffenbach

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Where is the Diefenbeck family from?

You can see how Diefenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diefenbeck family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefenbeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diefenbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diefenbeck 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 43 census records available for the last name Diefenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenbeck 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 Diefenbeck. 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 59 military records available for the last name Diefenbeck. For the veterans among your Diefenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Diefenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Diefenbeck in 1968 was 76, and 71 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefenbeck 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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