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Diefenbach Family History

Diefenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Diefenbach in the Rhineland and Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Diefenbach family from?

You can see how Diefenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diefenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diefenbach family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Diefenbach's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Diefenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Diefenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diefenbach. 16% of Diefenbach men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Diefenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diefenbach were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Diefenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenbach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diefenbach. 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 Diefenbach. For the veterans among your Diefenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenbach lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Diefenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Diefenbach in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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