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Diffendarfer Family History

Diffendarfer 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, Diefendorf, Buffenbarger, Puffenbarger

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Where is the Diffendarfer family from?

You can see how Diffendarfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffendarfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffendarfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Diffendarfer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffendarfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diffendarfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffendarfer 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 Diffendarfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diffendarfer. 60% of Diffendarfer 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Diffendarfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Diffendarfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffendarfer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Diffendarfer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Diffendarfer. For the veterans among your Diffendarfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffendarfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Diffendarfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Diffendarfer in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffendarfer 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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