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Diefenbaker Family History

Diefenbaker 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: Diefenbach, Wisenbaker, Rickenbaker, Fazenbaker, Siebenaler

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Where is the Diefenbaker family from?

You can see how Diefenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenbaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diefenbaker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Diefenbaker families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefenbaker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Diefenbaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Diefenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenbaker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Diefenbaker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Diefenbaker. For the veterans among your Diefenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenbaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Diefenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diefenbaker in 1970 was 73, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefenbaker 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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