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Deafenbaugh Family History

Deafenbaugh 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, Redenbaugh, Bedenbaugh

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Where is the Deafenbaugh family from?

You can see how Deafenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deafenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deafenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Deafenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deafenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deafenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deafenbaugh 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 Deafenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deafenbaugh. 34% of Deafenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deafenbaugh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deafenbaugh were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Deafenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Deafenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deafenbaugh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deafenbaugh. 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 55 military records available for the last name Deafenbaugh. For the veterans among your Deafenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deafenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deafenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deafenbaugh in 1962 was 51, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deafenbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deafenbaugh 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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