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Deiffith Family History

Deiffith 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: Griffith, Reffitt, Diffin, De Smith, Deitrich, Griffiths, Griffeth

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Where is the Deiffith family from?

You can see how Deiffith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deiffith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deiffith family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Deiffith's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deiffith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deiffith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Deiffith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deiffith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deiffith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deiffith. For the veterans among your Deiffith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deiffith lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deiffith

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