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Deifenbaugh Family History

Deifenbaugh 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 Deifenbaugh family from?

You can see how Deifenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deifenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deifenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deifenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deifenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deifenbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Deifenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deifenbaugh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deifenbaugh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Deifenbaugh. For the veterans among your Deifenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deifenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Deifenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deifenbaugh in 1982 was 69, and 84 in 1994.

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