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Deffke Family History

Deffke 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: Deluke, Denke, Defee, Demske, Deike, Noffke, Gaffke, Deffner, Dehnke

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Where is the Deffke family from?

You can see how Deffke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Deffke families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deffke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffke 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 Deffke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deffke. 100% of Deffke 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 Deffke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Deffke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deffke. 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 90 military records available for the last name Deffke. For the veterans among your Deffke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Deffke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deffke in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deffke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffke 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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