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Diffie Family History

Diffie 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: Diffin, Duffie, Diffee, Duffin, Biffle, Dixie, Giffin, Riffle, Dillie

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Where is the Diffie family from?

You can see how Diffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Diffie families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Diffie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diffie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffie 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 Diffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diffie. 100% of Diffie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Diffie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffie 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Diffie. 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 169 military records available for the last name Diffie. For the veterans among your Diffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diffie in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diffie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffie 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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