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Deffinger Family History

Deffinger 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: Effinger, Deringer, Treffinger, Deininger, Deffner, Derflinger

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Where is the Deffinger family from?

You can see how Deffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Deffinger families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Deffinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deffinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffinger 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 Deffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deffinger. 100% of Deffinger 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
    100%

What Deffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Deffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffinger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deffinger. 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 76 military records available for the last name Deffinger. For the veterans among your Deffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deffinger in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deffinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffinger 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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