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Defenbaugh Family History

Defenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dieffenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Defenbaugh family from?

You can see how Defenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Defenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Defenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defenbaugh 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 Defenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defenbaugh. 36% of Defenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Defenbaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defenbaugh were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Defenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defenbaugh 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Defenbaugh. 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 647 military records available for the last name Defenbaugh. For the veterans among your Defenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Defenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defenbaugh in 1952 was 65, and 50 in 2004.

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